3 Tips Every Toddler Parent Needs to Hear

Isla Ann Wright - 11 Nov 17

Looking back one could say that toddler period of your child’s live is probably the best, they are just adorable with their mispronounced words, overwhelming confidence and a very visible lack of physical coordination. It is a period full of laughs and giggles, but can often be quite exhausting both for moms and dads. Every parent needs a bit of encouragement that they are doing everything right, especially toddler parents.

So here are some crucial things a toddler parent needs to hear in order to get through this period in the best possible way.

Don’t practice complete control

No parent can completely control their toddler, the sooner you understand that, the easier your life will be. Keep in mind that from a developmental standpoint, toddlers are incapable of controlling themselves in the same manner adults can. If you are lucky your toddlers will be sweet little angels, on the other hand you might get ruthless overlords whom you’ll love just the same. They make their demands quite clear, and tend to kick and scream if they don’t get it. The process of getting your toddler to do the most basic tasks like eating, sleeping or get into the car seat is at times met by loud and sometimes violent objections. They want what they want and when they want it.  Some parenting methods may work better than others, but there’s quite a bit of luck involved in the process as well. So just remain strong, don’t give in, but know that you cannot be in control every second of every day.

You don’t have to do it alone

Being a parent to a toddler can at times be quite challenging energy-wise, and some parents think that they need to do it alone, so they avoid asking for help. In truth it is a good thing for your toddler to step out of their comfort zone and learn new things without their parents hovering. There are great preschools in Australia that have toddler tailored programs and you child can spend a couple of hours a day there. For example, a renowned Rouse Hill preschool offers the Evolution program, providing your toddler with a holistic approach to early learning, with a focus on developmental, emotional and social support. By choosing to include the preschool experience in your toddler’s life you’ll be enabling them to have a great childhood full of new experiences and adventures and at the same time you are letting them be independent. It is not easy deciding not to do it all alone, but it is important to have your toddler’s best interest at heart.

Every child grows differently and at their own pace

If you are a new parent, it can at times be hard not to compare your toddler to others, and this can cause a flood of unnecessary worries. Your child will do and learn things at their own pace, they will have their own little quirks and find the best solutions for themselves. It doesn’t matter if potty training is delayed a few months, or if they don’t have the same size vocabulary as you friend’s kids. Play with them, teach them but don’t push too hard they’ll get there at their own speed, and you will be surprised at how great your kid actually is.

These three tips will help you navigate through this period of your child’s life more easily. Don’t forget to enjoy every minute of the chaos that having a toddler really is. Your kids are at that age only once, blink and you’ll miss it.

Isla Ann Wright

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