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The Potential Risks of Thumb-Sucking and How to Break the Habit

By Danielle Pastula | September 30, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Toddler

When you notice your baby putting her thumb in her mouth for the first time, you pause. “Oh no, should I pull her thumb out?”“Is this going to become a habit?”“What am I freaking out about, she’s only a baby! They grow out of this … right?” Those are probably a few thoughts you’ve had flood

Fun Stay-At-Home Activities to Strengthen Your Toddler’s Motor Skills

By Taylor McLamb | August 21, 2023 | Conception 2 College , Toddler

There are many activities you can do while at home to help enhance your toddler's motor skills, which will help pave the way towards them being more independent. Every milestone is a triumph and as your child begins to advance their skills, you’ll see them improve in more ways than one – cognitively, socially and

Make Crafting With Toddlers Easy and Fun!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 14, 2023 | Conception 2 College , DIY , Toddler

You probably see the word “craft” and say “No way!” Crafting with toddlers may bring to mind lumps of ooey-gooey play dough, stamp pads and Popsicle sticks that create a mess on the dining room table. Trust me, I have been there. However, for your toddler, simple crafting is both educational and fun. Sure, they are going to make a mess, but they

Surviving Your Toddler’s Climbing Phase

By Tracy Wright | September 13, 2022 | Conception 2 College , Toddler , uncategorized

As soon as Laura Lytle’s son Luke turned about a year old, he began climbing on everything in her home. The local mother of two had to hide all the barstools under her kitchen island to prevent a serious climbing injury. “Climbing on everything is an understatement,” Lytle said. “I cannot take my eyes off

Preparing the Perfect Play Space

By Lindsey Johnson | April 19, 2022 | Toddler

Whether you have a whole room or a corner nook, designating a space for your child’s toys and playthings can help the house stay organized and give your child a specific place to play. When planning your space, consider safety first. Ensure all outlets are covered, toys are not placed at a height that could

Toddler Tantrums: From Destructive to Constructive

By Amanda Roland | October 4, 2021 | Articles , Conception 2 College , Toddler

We all have our moments. Moments when emotions get the best of us, anger consumes us and scream-crying seems to be the only appropriate response. As adults, we can (hopefully) control these emotions and constructively deal with them. However, our kiddos can have a hard time sorting through their emotions, leading to tantrums, screaming contests and tornado-like destruction of the living room.

How to Get Toddler Toys Squeaky Clean

By Amanda Roland | September 1, 2021 | Articles , Toddler

Most toddlers have no trouble collecting a mountain of toys thanks to generous family members and friends. As a parent, it’s your job to make sure their toys stay clean after your kiddo is finished playing with them and (probably) putting them in their mouth. But what do you clean them with? Many cleaners on the market

Make Potty Training a Breeze With These Tips

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 18, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Toddler

When my boys started to show signs of being ready to be potty trained, we did what every parent of little boys did. We let them run around diaper-less in the fenced-in backyard and let them just go! They were amazed to see what happened when they had to go! “Wow... look at that mommy!”

Don’t Get Choked Up: How to Prevent Choking Incidents in Children

By Jennifer Jensen | October 9, 2020 | Health

How many times have you said, “No, don’t put that in your mouth!” to your infant or toddler? Sometimes it is your car keys, other times it is "treasures" he found on the ground. Many of those found items pose a choking risk to children, but there are also many foods and other items parents

The Potential Risks of Thumb-Sucking and How to Break the Habit

Surviving Your Toddler’s Climbing Phase

Preparing the Perfect Play Space

Toddler Tantrums: From Destructive to Constructive

How to Get Toddler Toys Squeaky Clean

Make Potty Training a Breeze With These Tips

Don’t Get Choked Up: How to Prevent Choking Incidents in Children

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