“Mom, not baby, decides…”: What that means
What is meant by “mom, not baby, decides” as discussed in the Babywise books? What does that look like in practice? Mom, not baby decides. How to apply this Babywise …
Discipline
Learn effective ways to discipline your children. You can start discipline as young as with your baby! Learn tips for correcting and training children of all ages, from baby through teen years. Get a solid foundation from my post Discipline 101: The Basics of Correcting Children. Read all about my Discipline Phrases to be prepared to respond to children when they misbehave. You can read up on consequences and find different discipline methods.
Understanding Why vs. How When Parenting
Humans are creatures of habit. Once we get an idea of how something should be, we will stick to it rather stubbornly. This is as true in parenting as anything …
How to Teach Your Baby Highchair Manners
How to Teach Your Baby Highchair Manners. Tips to help baby have good manners while eating. A baby CAN have good manners! To a new parent watching their child eat for …
Hand Folding: Establishing Self-Control
How to use hand folding to help your little one gain control and stop misbehaving. This simple tool works! In Toddlerwise, it talks about the idea of hand folding. This …
Tips for Avoiding and Responding to Tantrums
Tips for Avoiding and Responding to Tantrums. Strategies to avoid tantrums and strategies for how to respond when tantrums do happen (because they will). Toddlers are going to have tantrums; …
How to Know What Freedoms to Give Baby
How to Know What Freedoms to Give Baby. Understanding the concept of freedoms and knowing how to respond when baby tests those limits. The idea of freedoms is talked about …