You once had a sweet baby who would just lie around and coo. Then the
toddler days happened, and the kid went mobile. From child-proofing to
temper tantrums to simple games and toys, here is a helping hand with
being a dad to a toddler.
After a nice stretch of peace and joy, the time has come for my toddler son to start wielding his favorite word: no. It seems that over the past year with the advent of his mobility he has heard us say no to him enough that he’s come to know the meaning of it quite clearly. And now it seems that at least once a day I have a fight on my hands.
Bedtime. At the end of the day, that word can mean many wonderful things. It can mean peace, alone time with the wife and even some late night television. But when it comes to a toddler, the word can take on a completely different meaning. Tears, screams and the fight to resist the temptation to grab your child and soothe him or her to sleep can disrupt many parents’ night. But those rough nights can be converted into a smooth transition with the implementation of a simple concept: the routine.
When dealing with a toddler, we’ve all had times when it just seems they can’t stay out of anything. They’re curious of course, but there are times when we just want them to find something harmless to play with, if only to give us just a few minutes of peace. Recently though, I’ve stumbled upon a way to lessen the madness of chasing a toddler around all day. By sacrificing the few precious moments of peace, I’ve gained the pleasure of watching my 17-month-old begin his learning odyssey.
