As a parent of a 5-year-old, I realised my child’s aggression often stemmed from being overtired. We improved his routine, making sure he had enough rest and teaching him to ask for a break when feeling overwhelmed.
Being a mum of a first-grader, I tried giving my child more control over their morning routine, like choosing what to wear or what to pack for lunch. It gave them a sense of independence, which helped ease the resistance.
Being an extremely busy parent sometimes I have to rely on mobile games to keep my hyperactive toddlers busy even after knowing the fact that this is terrible, however nowadays I see a lot of educational apps popping up they are good enough you know! Tried one with my little one and surprisingly my child learns new things from the app and I am not feeling as guilty anymore.
As a mum of a toddler, consistency was key for us. We kept offering the same foods, even if our little one refused at first. Eventually, she started eating them without any fuss.
I think classic stories like Goldilocks and the Three Bears or The Tale of Peter Rabbit work wonderfully for bedtime. I’ve also found that The Velveteen Rabbit and Goodnight Moon offer a calming and soothing end to the day for my toddler.
I think making storytime interactive by using different voices for the characters has really helped. I’ve also found that adding props or acting out scenes keeps my toddler engaged and excited!
