| Toddler parenting can be a very stressful yet FUN | | | | without being interrupted. This is not only great for your |
| time. I know what you are thinking, Tantrums are no | | | | marriage but it also is great for your parenting. I think it |
| fun and the terrible twos are even worse. We as | | | | makes you a better parent to be away once in a |
| parents have to look at the bright side. Your little | | | | while. The day after your date you are refreshed and |
| toddler will grow up so fast and then this stage is over. | | | | ready to deal with anything. Oh yeah that is a breeze... |
| It is difficult to look at this phase as FUN when you are | | | | I can conquer anything with a renewed mind and state |
| frustrated about potty training. Trust me I know this all | | | | of being. |
| too well. I have a 3 year old and I have gone through | | | | Taking some "ME" time or alone time. |
| all of these issues and more. I am still experiencing | | | | - This is so important and necessary in my opinion. I |
| toddler behaviors every day. I love it though. Everyone | | | | am a stay at home mom. My husband and I both work |
| frowns on the "terrible twos and threes", but I never | | | | from home. We are with our toddler all the time. It is |
| did. I wanted to embrace my toddler and enjoy every | | | | critical that we get our space from each other. You |
| second of him growing up. | | | | also need to have time to be alone and do things |
| There is so much to learn about toddler parenting. I am | | | | yourself. For example: I go and get my nails done at |
| still taking advice from others and observing on my | | | | this time. I may even go to the grocery store or go to |
| own. We can all help one another. That is what is so | | | | the mall. It is my time to do as I wish. Everyone needs |
| great about the internet and sites like mine. So much | | | | their own time and space, it is healthy. My husband |
| valuable information is just a click away. Try and not | | | | takes his own time too, and does what he likes. It |
| get so frustrated at this stage in their lives. It can be | | | | makes our relationship better and toddler parenting |
| trying and extremely hard, I know. Your toddler wants | | | | easier. Please don't feel guilty about taking these times |
| to become so independent and do everything their | | | | away from your child. When you add it all up, it's not |
| own way. They think that they are the boss. It's funny | | | | that much time away. However, you will see great |
| because sometimes as parents we question that very | | | | results just from taking this short time away from one |
| fact. I have thought before that my two year old ran | | | | another. It really will make you a better mom and wife. |
| the entire household. | | | | Trust me! |
| You second guess yourself because you think that | | | | Family and Friends to the Rescue!! |
| you are allowing your child to win. This is not the case. | | | | - You have to rely on your family and friends. If you |
| You are only a human being doing your best. It will be | | | | ever reach a point of feeling overwhelmed pick up the |
| okay!! Just relax, regroup and remember that | | | | phone and ask someone for help. Especially if you |
| tomorrow is a brand new day. We all make mistakes | | | | have people who are willing and wanting to help. It is |
| when it comes to toddler parenting, we are far from | | | | better that you allow your child to go elsewhere than |
| perfect. I've decided to share with you some little tips | | | | for you to get to angry. That is not a good situation. |
| that my husband and I like to do. They just help to | | | | The distraction will help your child as well. Toddler |
| make parenting our toddler easier. It gives you some | | | | parenting is not about knowing everything. It's the |
| relaxation and breathing room. To me it makes me a | | | | courage to recognize what is best for your child at |
| better mom to get away from my son every now and | | | | any given time. Especially during a time where you're |
| then. I am a stay at home mom so I think it's equally as | | | | feeling stressed. We all can have bad days. Toddlers |
| good for him. | | | | are no different. You may just need a break for a few |
| Tips to help make Toddler Parenting Easier | | | | hours from each other. Trust me this really works and |
| Date Night | | | | helps you both. |
| - This is like the greatest ever for you and your | | | | These are just a few examples of some things you |
| husband. You can decide how many dates you would | | | | can try. You understand the idea and where I am |
| like to have in a month. You get a baby sitter and go | | | | going with all of this. Take the time out for you too. It |
| on a date. I look forward to our dates. It also gives my | | | | truly does make you a better parent. It's okay to step |
| son time to be with someone other than me and his | | | | back and take some time away from your toddler. |
| dad. You can go to dinner or a movie. The possibilities | | | | Toddler parenting can be rough, we need help |
| are limitless. This is such a great idea. It gives you and | | | | sometimes. |
| your spouse alone time to relax and enjoy each other | | | | |