I’m tired.Not just tired in the “I need a nap” kind of way — I’m bone-deep, soul-worn exhausted. The kind of tired that seeps into your skin, wraps around your thoughts, and makes your chest feel heavy before the day even starts. My toddler is 2.5. And I adore him…
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How to De-Escalate a Toddler Meltdown Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Sanity)
Let’s be real, mama—when your kiddo is mid-meltdown, it’s tempting to meet their volume with your own, right? But spoiler alert: yelling at a tiny human who’s already losing it is about as effective as reasoning with a raccoon in your garbage can at 2 AM. (They don’t care. They just want…
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Surviving the Morning Toddler Meltdown: Why Little Ones Won’t Get Dressed & How to Stop the Tantrums
The Morning Meltdown (A True Story) It’s 7:30 AM on a Tuesday, and I’m negotiating with a tiny dictator about why pants are not an optional attire. My two-year-old has staged a sit-in on the bedroom floor, pajama-clad and furious at the very idea of getting dressed for daycare. What…