Third Year, Week 49

Life

How I let go of anger & anxiety to become a more peaceful parent

In these moments, I was the opposite of the mother I set out to be.  

Toddler Milestones

Is your toddler ready for preschool? 6 ways to know

Readiness for preschool can include a mix of physical, emotional and social characteristics unique to each child.

Parenting

Prevent a toddler power struggle with these key phrases

Avoid tripping their “You’re not the boss of me” alarm.

Journey

Namaste ✌️—35-month-old

Just breathe. Toddlers' emotions escalate from zero to sixty before we even realize they are upset. And it can be hard not to join them on their emotional rollercoaster (thank you very much, sleep deprivation). Remember that it's okay for you BOTH to feel those feelings! And there are some fun things to do when you're ready to let the feelings go.XO, TeamMotherlyP.S. Blow bubbles for stress relief without stressing the spills with Little Kids No Spill Big Bubble Bucket.