There's a good reason they're called the "Terrible Twos." Kids at this stage are highly energetic and often temperamental, charming you one minute and melting down the next. To help you through, here are solutions to 10 common toddler challenges.
When the terrible twos arrived, this mom was ready to tackle tantrums and screaming. But then her toddler started doing something no-one had prepared her for...
Looking for ways to stop your child's biting? Try these ideas, which include ways to discover and solve the underlying cause, a picture book and song that help you talk it out, and tricks for teaching what being bitten feels like— without biting back.
Before I ever became a mom, I was a teacher. Those years of forging relationships, offering guidance, and teaching science to 150 students each year taught me several things which have also served me well as a parent. Here are the eight most important.
Do your kids come running to interrupt you as soon as you get on the phone? Here's why kids do this, and how you can meet their needs while still answering or making that call.
What’s a mom to do when her child appears to be less of a leader and more of a natural born follower? Here are five ways one mom has planned to transform her child into a more independent thinker.
Are you looking for ways to discipline your toddler, but don't know what to do? Here, moms share the best ways to discipline young toddlers for the first time, and what methods work best as your toddler learns to understand right from wrong.
Some moms cringe at the idea of a relative calling their child a brat after misbehaving during holiday dinner, so they begin proper manners prep early. Here are five mom tricks for the best holiday manners your kids could have from moms who've been there.
Have you ever had one of those over-the-top-days where all the stress you're holding in comes flying out of your mouth— directed at your child? This usually makes everything worse! Here's the key to parenting well even when you're stressed.
Many parents wonder whether their child needs Early Intervention Services. To help answer that and other common questions about EI, here's a primer on what they're for, who's eligible, how they're structured, and why they're so important.
Try as you might, separation anxiety is not something you can talk your child out of. The solution comes over time and through her own experience of safety. Still, there are ways you can help speed that process along. Here are six of them.
It's common to feel at a loss when your toddler gets angry, frustrated, or intensely sad. Here, moms offer three ways to help your child through the emotional ups and downs of toddlerhood.
Do your kids forget to say thank you? Crawl around under the table in restaurants? Here, moms share 8 parenting "lapses" that raise their hackles. Many of us are — at least occasionally — guilty as charged. What do you think, are these ever forgivable?
It might be unimaginable to think your toddler could already be showing signs of violent behavior, but what if your toddler repeatedly hits you? Here moms share three ways to put an end to it.
From battles over teeth brushing to showdowns over holding your hand in the parking lot, everyday routines can become mighty power struggles between you and your child. Here are six great products that make these daily tasks easier.
Most of us were yelled at as kids, so we assume that yelling is what we’re supposed to do when correcting our own kid’s behavior. But yelling at a child produces fear and resentment, not cooperation. Here's how to change your response to misbehavior.
Does your child have trouble waiting his turn? Does he grab things you've told him not to touch? This doesn't make him "bad," just impulsive. And impulse control can't be taught with a one-time lecture. Here's what to do instead.
All three of my girls have a precocious love for expensive creams and make-up. Right on cue at around eighteen months they each began foraging in the cupboards. And they're in cahoots: they get me busy and then BOOM!, sneak upstairs to start pillaging.
Does your son really love you more than Daddy? Or is your "Daddy's little girl" taking their bond to extremes? Here are four tips from Circle of Moms members on how to balance the family dynamic when your tot prefers one parent over the other.
You've tried it all, from trying to make eating fun to promising a gooey desert at the end of the meal, and nothing works. Circle of Moms members come to the rescue with five “sneaky techniques” for getting your toddler to eat.
Amanda H.'s kids love each other — but also "kick, hit, scratch, pinch, bite, push, shout, jump on each other, throw things at each other, [and] steal each others' toys and snacks." Sounds familiar? Try these tips for promoting harmony at home.
Don’t you dare talk to me that way! When a child is being verbally disrespectful, most of us get trapped into screaming right back. But there is a way to help your child realize when she's out of line, instead. Here's a simple, 3-step process.
Is your toddler like a barnacle, sticking to your side? If it's heart-wrenching to walk out the door and leave him in tears, these tips will make the out-the-door transition easier for both of you.
Does your toddler do anything that drives you nuts or that makes you struggle to stifle your laughter? Kids morph into wacky little creatures at this stage, and their quirky habits can drive even the most patient of parents to distraction.
Toddler boys are famous for their energy levels, and there are certainly a lot of moms in Circle of Moms communities who wonder how to contain their tiny whirlwinds. My advice: Don't try to contain him; just keep him safe and conserve your energy.
Is it really possible to not yell at your kids? The key is leaning how to respond from your heart. Here's how to avoid the kind of in-the-moment reactions you later regret.
The good news about clingy toddlers is that your child really likes you! The bad news is that you can't seem to put her down, even for a moment. Here are some tips for encouraging independence while you get stuff done around the house.
You may have heard of the rare toddler who sits placidly in a cart while his mother shops unhurriedly for groceries. But if your child is not one of these mythical creatures, here are some tips from a mom with a whole bag of tricks.
