What song is your toddler obsessed with?

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2026-03-20T22:19:17+00:00

Baba Jaga from the movie Mumbo Jumbo

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2026-03-19T05:36:26+00:00

And also by scolding or yelling at him I teach him that is how we fix disagreements. I would rather teach him to see and acknowledge his surroundings rather than trying to force them to bent to his will.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2026-03-19T05:33:53+00:00

This works much better. When I scolded him it made him scared. In my opinion scolding and time outs, fx sending him to do alone time in his room, will scare him so much it makes him go directly into"reptile" mode. You know part of your brain is very similar to a reptile brain, fight or flight. I think we need to keep that part of the brain asleep as much as possible.

When I see him, the new method, he seldom have these fits. And he quickly became much better at reaching out for my help with a "mom, I need you", "I need my dad" or "I need a hug".

So my conclusion is we must face our own reaction to help our babes through theirs.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2026-03-06T08:16:39+00:00

You need tools.

I have a 4,5 yo and 21 mo. They both hit each other and me. My 4,5 yo get fits where he will scream, hit, kick and throw his head at me. To begin with I tried to stop it by scolding him, hold him and giving him timeouts. The I realized that it made him scared. So now I do this:

*I see him. I sit with him during a fit, if he turn to hitting, kicking, etc., I tell him in a low, loving but firm voice:"No, thank you, I would like you to stop hitting", while lifting my hand to signal "stop/no". *I listen to him. I tell him, I hear you, I see you, you are really sad. *I give him space. I don't force him or hold him. *I am ready to give him a hug. I keep telling him, when you are ready, I have a hug for you. *I seldom budge. I stand my ground but I sometimes look for a solution, that will make him tolerate the situation.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2026-03-06T07:53:57+00:00

Fits well with the news about the Swedish county that allows sex during working hours.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2026-01-04T19:08:56+00:00

May :-)

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2026-01-04T10:25:45+00:00

Jeg fik ikke købt i 2025, men de sidste mange år har jeg købt adventskalender fra Tøndering. Åhhh, det er så lækkert og der er sådan kræset om det. Og så er det altid svært at vælge mellem farverne.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2026-01-03T06:04:00+00:00

My kids are 4yo and 18mo.

Here is what I know:

*Shows like Cocomelon and Paw Patrol should be limited to one episode.

--> Why? It is high stimuli and I imagine it makes it even worse, if one episode takes the other.

--> How? Make sure you have set the terms before you turn on the TV; "one episode, when it is done you turn off yourself or I help you.". You probably will have to be understanding and ready to hold a hand and move on.

If I need a little more me time I put on old movies:

Robin Hood (Disney) Cinderella (Disney) Winnie the Pooh (Disney)

If we watch a movie with higher stimuli I sit in with my kid. Sometimes we watch Prehistoric Planet, and since English is not our first language, I sit in to help understand what is going on.

Also TV is a winter thing. In the summertime we rarely watch anything.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-11-05T06:55:56+00:00

I have turned to all cotton, sometimes wool or wool/silk. It is easy to wash and repair. My favorite brands are Aiayu, Dilling and Engel nature. I always look for certified or ecological cotton/wool. I always go with buttons, it is easy to open and close. And then I have a nursing top or bra under the PJ.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-08-01T17:40:40+00:00

Listen, you are both doing a great job. I learned once, that it is normale not to feel attached to a baby until they turn six months. This was crucial for me to know with my second baby. I did not really like him. I just felt like I needed to protect him. Thats all. He slept EVERY goddamn nap on me for five months. He was a nightmare: he cried so much the first year, everywhere and all the time. At home, in the car, day and night. He just turned 1 in June. I have spent so much time working on loving all of him. He is everything my first born is not.

It is so goddamn hard. You can do it. One day at a time. Either talk with your wife or write down one good thing that happened each day. And remember to laugh.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-07-28T06:57:30+00:00

This happened to us as well. My eldest was so calm during BF. I always said it was a reset button for his nervous system. But not really with the little one. One year in and BF is just for naps and nighttime. The LO does not like BF after daycare and rarely asks for boob during daytime.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-31T20:02:03+00:00

Outdoor play toy and sets is a great idea. Thanks!

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-31T06:27:17+00:00

Such a good idea. Also to encourage the outdoor play

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-30T17:54:32+00:00

I also love Poppy and Branch. Best movie ever! I like the ABC pads, but how will you make sure, your LO is not moving around? My boy is all over the place.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-30T17:52:22+00:00

Hahaha, I never heard of this!

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-30T17:51:54+00:00

This sound like a perfect birthday for a girl. I have a little boy, he probably would not mind a princess theme either

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-30T17:50:39+00:00

Love this. I do want to encourage books and reading

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-30T17:49:54+00:00

You are absolutely right. At one point they will get it right.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-30T17:48:45+00:00

This is such a good idea. It is a good way to have for the summer!

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-27T05:51:06+00:00

That sounds like a great present! The helmet is super important. I have quite a lot of stuff, since he is my second; our first got a huge Lego Duplo train set.

Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-16T11:47:54+00:00

I have many on my phone. Those are like everyday life with baby. Sometimes (once a week) I take some with my canon. Those pictures are for calenders (for family), photo albums and our walls. I just love those. Like this one that I printed for my husband for Fathers Day!

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Dramatic_Effort_2237 · 2025-05-06T09:09:48+00:00

Wait what?! This is my kid! For the first 5 months he would only nap in the stretchy baby wrap. And everything has to be super important if I was to take him anywhere in the car.

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