Everywhere you look, the message about toddlers is that they are “terrible,” that their favorite word is NO, and that they’re using all of their energy to become independence from…
Tag: 1-year-olds
Bath-Time Hair Washing
Dear Miss Faith, My 2yo son screams bloody murder every time I wash his hair. I’m ever so slow and careful, but nothing seems to help. He particularly hates it…
My Toddler Runs Away!
Der Miss Faith, My son will be 2 next month and occasionally runs away from me. I have a 6 month old also, so I’m usually holding the baby and…
Do You Let Your Toddler Help?
A large body of research shows that people are healthier, happier and feel more fulfilled when they are able to contribute to the well-being of others: helping others reduces chances…
My Toddler Hits!
Dear Miss Faith, I care for a little boy of 24 months. His parents are having big relationship problems, and this sweet little boy has suddenly become very aggressive, hitting…
Pouring In the Love
When your personal life is out of balance, it strains your body’s immune system. If you don’t pay attention and make a change, you are likely to get sick. When…
Quick Tip: Throwing Sand
If your child is a little too exuberant in the sandbox, what to do? Saying “Don’t throw sand” seems to have little effect, as does the ubiquitous “Be careful!” Instead,…
19 Month Old Hits Dad!
Dear Miss Faith Recently our daughter has been hitting dad, blowing raspberries at him, and generally being disrespectful. It seems totally random; she’s often no upset and sometimes even laughs…
Acting Up to Get Attention
Dear Miss Faith, My younger son is 19-months, and has recently become very curious about sticking food up his nose or deep into his ears. I’m concerned about this. The…
19 Month-Old Hurting Others
Dear Miss Faith, I was wondering what your philosophy is on when a child is “bad,” like when they hit or do something that directly disobeys what you have told…
Changing Diapers
Many parents and caregivers whose children actively dislike diaper-changing try to do it as fast as they can, and get it over with as quickly as possible. But in my…
'Shy' Toddlers
Dear Faith, I would love your thoughts in shyness in my almost two year old. I’ve noticed in recent months that if someone she doesn’t know…