Peaceful Parenting

How to say yes more to your toddler

Say YES More To Your Angry, Frustrated Todder

It’s not surprising that one of your child’s first words is NO. That’s because they hear it ALL the time. “No, don’t touch that.” “No, that’s hot.” “No, don’t play with that.” … etc, etc, etc. And it’s not because we LOVE saying no (at least that’s what our kids like to tell us), or that the requests they are making …

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The one thing better than baby's first word // MarciePaige.com

The One Thing Better Than Hearing Your Baby’s First Word

Hearing you’re baby’s first word is EXCITING! But, there’s one thing better. Hold up… what?! Let me explain. When my husband was at work I would spend all day saying ‘mama’ to my daughter because I really didn’t want her first word to be ‘dada’…hehe… (don’t judge, you know you do it too!!). And of …

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Stop Playing Guessing Game - Use baby sign language

Stop Playing The Guessing Game – How to Solve Your Baby’s Problem Quickly

When you decide to become a parent, you dream about chubby cheeks, cuddles on the couch, and soft giggles. What we are NOT prepared for are the sleepless nights, obsessive crying and constant ‘guess what I need?!’ attitude we receive from our new bundle of joy. As a parent, we are hard-wired to nurture our …

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How To Get Sh*t Done When Your Baby Demands All Your Attention

There will be days, weeks or even months when your baby will demand ALL your attention. I’m talking every. single. second. he is awake! There is no way around it. It’s normal. For the first few weeks of baby’s life it’s important to wean into mamahood. This means only doing what is absolutely necessary, so …

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How To Avoid A Meltdown When You Don’t Know What Your Toddler Is Saying

As you probably already know I’m a HUGE fan of baby sign language and the massive benefits it has to offer. It’s how I’ve avoided 90% of potential meltdowns in my home. But baby sign is not for everyone. And even though I signed with my girls A LOT, there were still times they would …

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How to communicate with your baby before words kick in

How To Communicate With Your Baby Before Words Kick In

A common misconception is that babies lack the understanding of language. This is NOT true. Babies and toddlers understand WAY more then they can say. They just haven’t yet developed the verbal skills needed to communicate with you through speech. It’s human nature that your child will want to start expressing desires – long before they are ready to …

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