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Big Emotions With My 2 Year Old
Question: I need some advice on how to teach a very emotional 2 year old about emotions, feelings, and calm mindfulness? I am in no way trying to stop her feelings or emotions. I just need help teaching what each emotion means and just helping her understand what feelings are. I could really use some… Continue reading Big Emotions With My 2 Year Old
Should We Get A Play Kitchen?
Question: My son is very very interested in pretend cooking. He’s 19 months old. I am leaning towards getting a play kitchen. But at the same time I am aware that I don’t want to invest in another toy that takes up space and isn’t open ended. Any other ideas to offer the same experience… Continue reading Should We Get A Play Kitchen?


Things parents wished others would ask about more often
Today I asked the parents what they wished others would ask them about These were some of the answers. • The birth story• How Dad is coping• How they can be supported• Learning about transgender children• If they’re okay/mental well-being• Permission before they promise a child something or set a limit with a child• How… Continue reading Things parents wished others would ask about more often

Weening Nursing To Sleep at 18 Months
Question: I’m looking for a gentle advice for my almost 18 months old who will only fall asleep nursing. A little history: he is my second baby; and I had a birth injury and needed a long time to heal so we both got used to cosleeping and nursing to sleep, which worked out great… Continue reading Weening Nursing To Sleep at 18 Months

What do you do about frequent stealing?
Question: What do you do about frequent stealing? (Almost 13yrs old – Food, money, objects from other’s homes and stores) The Judgemental Mom’s Response: Stealing at this age has more to it than meets the eye. If you dont have the type of relationship that will let him feel comfortable opening up about whats really… Continue reading What do you do about frequent stealing?
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