Rooted in routine —28-month-old
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Rooted in routine —28-month-old

If you stumble, make it part of the dance. Every second of motherhood feels like a mystery—you never know what your toddler is going to do (or say) next (hello, stories at the top of their lungs in the grocery store). But the truth is, toddlers THRIVE under routine. And with a little adjustment, you can too! XO, TeamMotherly

By Motherly Updated Dec. 14, 2022

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