Peace between siblings starts with your new approach. No more constant battles. The Sibling Peace Plan Rule 1: Stop Trying to Make Everything Equal Fair doesn’t mean identical. Each child has different needs at different times. Replace “equal” with “individual”: • Give attention based on current need, not turns • Different bedtimes for different ages…
Does your toddler refuse to get dressed, leaving everyone stressed and rushing out the door? Occupational therapists say morning clothing battles can be avoided by giving toddlers more control and preparing ahead. Smart Strategies: Sensory Matters Some toddlers have texture sensitivities. Try tagless clothes, seamless socks, or softer fabrics. Remove tags from shirts and pants…
Your toddler throws food. Refuses vegetables. Lives on crackers and air. Mealtime stress affects the whole family. You worry about nutrition. You fight about every bite. Today we end food battles forever. Peaceful meals start now. The Division of Responsibility Success Method The Golden Rule: Division of Responsibility You decide what food to offer, when…
Tired of hearing “Mom, he hit me!” and “She took my toy!” every five minutes? I used to jump in and solve every fight between my kids until I realized I was making things worse. Here’s what changed everything: Stop Fixing Everything Instead of being the judge, I started teaching them to work it out…
My 3-year-old was on the floor at 6:27 AM. No pants. Refused to put any on. We needed to leave in 20 minutes. I stood there watching her, thinking “How did my life get here?” Sound familiar? Morning battles with toddlers are the worst. I used to hear my alarm and think “Oh god, here…
Picture this: You’re in Target, just trying to grab diapers and milk. Your 2-year-old spots the toy aisle and loses their absolute mind when you say no. They’re screaming, throwing themselves on the floor, and every single person in the store is staring at you like you’re the worst parent alive. Been there? Yeah, me…