Repost • @healthiest_baby It's normal for toddlers to show a preference for one parent over the other. It's their way of asserting themselves and feeling in control. As parents, we can handle this with fun, humour, and connection. But we don't need to do what the child is demanding. Being able to reject us reflects a strong attachment. This is a positive developmental stage. So don't take it personally.⁣ ⁣ WHAT TO DO?⁣ ⁣ ✔️ Don’t show that it bothers you. It’s just a toddler acting his age. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣✔️ Acknowledge your toddler’s feelings. But you don’t need to do what they’re asking. ⁣ ⁣ ✔️ Use humour and fun. “Ok, so if you don’t want me to sit next to you . . . can I sit on your lap?” ⁣ ⁣ ✔️Remember it’s a positive developmental stage. It’s more about your toddler than you. ⁣ ⁣ ✔️Being able to reject you reflects a strong attachment to you.⁣ ⁣ 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙧’𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩?⁣ ⁣ Are you stuck in the calm-then-explode cycle? Want to learn how to tame tantrums without losing your temper? Discover the proven E.A.S.Y. method. ⁣ Get an audio lesson. ⁣ Link in bio⁣ ⁣ #toddlertips #instamom #crunchymama #peacefulparenting #toddlertips #toddlermomlife #instamom #mindfulparenting #parentingishard #toddlermomlife #gentleparenting #momtalk ⁣#toddlerlife #toddlermomlife⁣  #toddlertantrums #toddlermeltdown  ⁣ #parenting101 #toddlertantrums #tantrums #sahm #mommyproblems #parentingtips #toddlerstruggles #momtalk #toddlerstruggles #momhack #toddlersofinstagram #2yearsold #3yearolds

Repost • @missyhalle This one is for anyone who has ever had to leave their child to go back to work. We tell them that we love them as we kiss them sweetly goodbye. We pray that they hear it and that they know we do this to support our family. We pray they know our absence doesn’t mean we love them any less. As we leave them with others to care for and guide them, we try and soak in the hours left in the day when we get home to hold them again …knowing the hours we get never seem like enough. To my child, every day I’m away from you working, please know that you are my WHY. 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗲! How much maternity leave did you get? Share a tip for me or another mama that helped you when you went back to work! #workingmom #workingmama #workingmomlife #workingmoms #workingmomma #workingmamalife #workingmamas #maternityleave #maternityleaveisover #parentalleave #workingparent #workingparents #motherhood #momfluencers #bloggermom #thisismotherhood #newmoms #firsttimeparent #firsttimemom #newmom #IGmotherhood #honestmotherhood #redefiningmotherhood #motherhoodjourney #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #realmotherhood #team2moms #lgbtfamily #samesexparents

Repost • @alexiskristiana It started of so sweet… I swear my daughter turned 1 and then all of a sudden we had a full acrobat in our house 😭 My son did this a little but not to the extent my daughter does. Who else is here with me?! 🙋🏽‍♀️😂 #breastfeeding #breastfeedingmama #breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingproblems #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingtoddler #breastfeedinglife #liquidgold #breastfeedinghumor #momblogger #momsofinsta #momsofig #blackmomblogger #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodjourney #momentsinmotherhood #momhumor #momlife #momoflittles

Repost • @mybestmomfriend Postpartum can leave you feeling unbelievably overwhelmed and defeated at times. Maybe you feel like you aren’t cut out to be a mom or perhaps you feel like you’re ‘failing.’ Perhaps you’re doubting yourself, but I can assure you, you ARE meant to be your babies mother. Postpartum life is challenging. It’s a rollercoaster of intense emotions that can make motherhood feel so overwhelming. Perhaps you’re consumed with doubt, with fears, with guilt, or flooded with crippling intrusive thoughts. You are not alone. I’ve been there. I promise you, with time, you will find your footing and become more confident and with that, you will find the joy in motherhood. . . . . . . . . . . #postpartum #postpartumdepression #postpartumsupport #momssupportingmoms #unitedinmotherhood #postpartumanxiety #maternalmentalhealth #momreels #maternalmentalhealthawareness #maternalhealth #maternalhealthmatters #ppd #pmad #ppdawareness #postpartumjourney #newmom #newmomlife #mentalhealth #momsmatter #thisispostpartum #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodquotes #momquotes #momquote #perinatalmentalhealth #postnataldepression #postnatalmentalhealth #newmommy #mentalhealthsupport

Repost • @bump.baby.life Four images of how you came to be and where you are today. Our first time learning about you was exciting but we had our guards up because with all our angel babies, so we didn’t want to get too excited. However, everything became more evident that you were a survivor. When we had our ultrasound we knew it was going to be different this time. As the weeks went by you grew more and more. My belly became bigger and you showed me how active you were. The newest image of you, you’re here, looking up at me with those curious eyes of yours. Your beauty is without question is magical. I love you to the moon and back! 🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈 #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #pregnancyjournal #yqr #maternity #maternityphotography #rainbowbaby #embraceyourmotherhood #teammotherly #thebump #tpphotooftheday #cutepregnancy #babycenterbabies #wtebabies #parentsirl #babyprepping #cutemombaby #nojudgementzone #motherhood #maternitylover_ #inspirepregnancy #pregnantset #pregnancytips_ #pregnantbellybump #tpphotooftheday #parenting #mama #momlife #motherhoodjourney #love #lovehertothemoonandback

Repost • @josh.dad.gillett The world doesn’t revolve around them… but our world does. . . . . . #toddlerofinsta #dadlife #parenting #parenthumor #dadsofig #toddlerhumor #toddlervideos #luda #parentsofig #toddlersofig #votd #comedy #memesdaily #fun #lol #dadlife #viral #dadhumor #explorepage #toddlers #dadjokes #jokes #laugh #humor #toddlerhacks #toddlerlife #funnyvideos #comedyvideos

Repost • @kthillier Did anyone else feel they were completely unprepared to be a parent, the minute they had to bathe their newborn? 😳😂 Thankful I had an amazing Pediatric Nurse do our twins first baths with us and showed us every step! Still we were so nervous the first time we did it at home… They’re just so tiny, and chances are they’re not not going to love not being wrapped up like a burrito and snuggled on your chest! But these are the steps we followed to make it enjoyable for them and give us confidence. At this stage it is much less about cleaning them. We used a very mild hypoallergenic bath oil and a warm, not hot water (We had a baby bath thermometer to tell us exactly how hot it should be) Another tip is to have a change mat with a towel near by so you can transfer them somewhere safe and wrap them up quickly 🤍 We bathed our twins separately until around 4 months old ! From then we started bathing them together in a regular bathtub and they have ever since. Tag a new parent in who would find this helpful!🏷 • #momcommunity #motherhood #rawmotherhood #realmoms #newmom #postpartummom #dailyroutine #babyroutine #sleeproutine #morningroutine #dayinthelife #dayinmylife #sahm #sahmlife #momhack #newparents #newbornbaby #newborntips #newbornroutine #pregnancy #newm #twinmom #twinsandmultiples #momsandmamas #postpartumtips

Repost @its.anais I’m forever grateful for the lessons she teaches me 🤍 *correction: whoever you choose to be in your child’s life, choose wisely 🙌 . . . . . #momsofinstagram #motherhood #mom #sahm #firsttimemom #ftm #baby #newmom #mother #momlife #amotherslove #motherhoodjourney #thingsivelearned #whenthepartysover #trending #explore #motherhoodthroughinstagram

It would have been the wife, but I couldn’t find a box big enough. Repost • @daddownload . . Follow us @Postpartum . . #costoflivingcrisis #familymemes #dadlife #parentingtheshitoutoflife

The moment 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯... @motherher_ #motherher #postpartum #matrescence #momreels #momreel #mumlife #postpartumsupport #postpartumjourney #newmoms #newmums #empoweredbirth #motherhooduncensored #mymotherhood #thisismotherhood #mumssupportingmums #realmotherhood #momssupportingmoms #postpartumlife #motherhoodintheraw

Happy National breastfeeding month ♥️ Repost @tushita.h When I was leaving the hospital, I was briefed on many things regarding my breastfeeding journey but upon reflecting on the last 7 months, I am realizing that there are important points that I wish I knew when I started. So, I’m sharing those with you in hopes that we can create more community around breastfeeding awareness, education and empowerment. let’s build on these! 👇🏽 Comment below on what you wished you’d known when you started your breastfeeding journey! 👇🏽 Let’s empower one another, mamas.. no matter how we have decided to feed our babies. That’s the magic of our community. ♥️ . . . . . . . #breastfeeding #boober #breastfeedingcommunity #breastfeedingmama #momswhobreastfeed #breastfeedingtips #breastfeedingmonth #mamaswhobreastfeed #breastfedbaby #dropthecover #breastfeedwithoutshame #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodirl #motherly

How we talk to a toddler impacts whether they listen to us. Repost @healthiest_baby If your toddler isn’t listening, try whispering instead of yelling. Whispering requires more mental effort and forces toddlers to focus. ⁣ ⁣ You’ll feel better because you didn’t yell, and kids cooperate now that you have their attention and connection. ⁣ ⁣ Let’s say your toddler is screeching loudly and racing up and down the hallway. You’ve asked him to come to the table for dinner, three times now. You’re getting angry. ⁣ ⁣ ✔️Instead of yelling, try this— the whispering hack:⁣ ⁣ You squat down, make eye contact, and whisper, “Ok tiger, let’s go to the table. for dinner. I bet I can get there before you.” ⁣ ⁣ ✔️Why does this work so well? Because with connection comes co-operation. Whispering creates a bond and it’s calming. Your toddler feels in control instead of feeling controlled. And you bring fun and playfulness to the situation. ⁣ ⁣ 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣? ⁣ ⁣ Need some help with those tough parenting moments? Want more parenting tools? Take a look at FREE Baby School in bite-sized chunks. ① Grab a coffee. ② Read weekly parenting insight. ③ Up your confidence. LINK IN BIO⁣ ⁣ #toddlertips #instamom #crunchymama #peacefulparenting #toddlertips #toddlermomlife #instamom #mothering⁣ #mindfulparenting #parentingishard #toddlermomlife #gentleparenting #momtalk ⁣ #toddlertantrums #tantrums #sahm #mommyproblems #parentingtips #toddlerstruggles #momtalk #toddlerstruggles #momhack #toddlersofinstagram #2yearsold #3yearolds #4yearoldswag