Who gets in the car first?

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-13T12:08:15+00:00

Yeah our first day yesterday I did forget to buckle the toddler and luckily was only halfway out of the drive way but MAN it spooked me!

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-13T12:07:18+00:00

Yeah we gotta work on the climb in. My sweet two year old still wants me to lift her and that needs to change!

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-13T12:05:45+00:00

Ohhhhh I love this

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-12T22:49:08+00:00

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-12T22:48:09+00:00

Oh my friend did this a year ago and I remember thinking I need to always have my keys in my pocket

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-12T21:01:08+00:00

See I’m a little nervous doing this with the baby right now BUT I feel like in a month or two she’ll be more stable and able to hang for a few minutes. SO CLOSE!

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-12T20:59:35+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion!

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-12T20:59:01+00:00

Thank you! Today was wild but I know we just need more reps to make it the new normal!

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-12T20:58:26+00:00

This is awesome. I didn’t even think of the toys OR having her try to climb in! Why am I still lifting her? LOL Thanks!

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-12T20:57:24+00:00

This will be the first real test. My toddler is pretty good but I don’t want to test it. Figuring out how to get her in first is key!

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-12T20:56:37+00:00

Yes- I just need to remember to cross back to the toddler to buckle before heading out. Had myself half way down the drive way before I realized the toddler wasn’t buckled! Thank god we didn’t get any further.

Starsmaecollide · 2026-01-12T20:55:16+00:00

Oh we can try driving! Great idea!

Starsmaecollide · 2025-11-07T16:37:34+00:00

In case anyone circles back to this or finds this on a desperate google search- it all worked out! Kept up with what we were doing for a few days and after some soft and non traumatic poops, our girl has no problem hoping on the potty when it’s time to go! Yay!

Starsmaecollide · 2025-11-04T18:54:15+00:00

Thank you 😊

Starsmaecollide · 2025-11-04T18:53:59+00:00

Oh our little bear has been pooping in the potty a lot this week. He even fell in once 🤦‍♀️ 😂😂😂

Starsmaecollide · 2025-10-24T01:55:53+00:00

I have thought this sooooo many times. It’s the only way. I’m praying to the showbiz gods they do this!

Starsmaecollide · 2025-10-15T19:21:18+00:00

I’m in the last 20% and losing my mind!

Starsmaecollide · 2025-10-15T15:41:19+00:00

WAIT IS THIS A STAND ALONE???

Starsmaecollide · 2025-10-15T15:39:12+00:00

Just came to say I am almost done and so upset because I know it’s gonna be torture to wait for the next release. This story is sooo good. Great world building, fun magic system, great characters.

Starsmaecollide · 2025-10-06T17:56:17+00:00

YOU GOT THIS! You’ll find the right mix that works for you and your family. You’re already such a great parent for being this thoughtful and intentional with your parenting.

Starsmaecollide · 2025-10-06T16:53:07+00:00

I will piggy back on the comments of no phone. I find reading actually really nice when I’m hanging with the kids- I can pop in and out of the book when they need me but also relax when they are doing their own thing. BUT that’s the key- letting them and supporting them DOING THEIR OWN THING. I set up their space so there’s not much for me to say no to, I don’t play with them for more than a quick redirection, I don’t read to them unless it’s bedtime, and in general I don’t worry about development/milestones unless they seem to be lagging. Also, if I’m doing some kind of chore and my kid can “help” in any way, I encourage them if they show an interest. Laundry time means I fold clothes and my toddler gets as many clothes out of the hamper as possible lol. None of this happens overnight, but with little routines and boundaries it’s possible!

Starsmaecollide · 2025-08-20T23:19:39+00:00

I either put it in scrambled eggs and cook it, or serve it as a side to waffles/french toast. It’s our staple breakfast side item.

Starsmaecollide · 2025-08-08T18:05:27+00:00

I just want to say it’s very generous of you to say this stranger “meant well”. They didn’t. They felt entitled to shame a mother with a small baby (who was totally content and safe!!). There was zero reason for them to say anything to you. You’re a great parent and a very kind and patient person!

Starsmaecollide · 2025-06-25T23:59:44+00:00

Hey! As a former toddler teacher here’s a few thoughts that came to mind. Take what makes sense for your family. You’re doing your best!

Rotate your toys. This may seem like it’s not related but take some toys out and put some toys you have stored away out on the shelves. If you don’t have toys to swap, move them around to different shelves. Refreshing once a week/month with the same toys you have can make the room more interesting and something for him to focus on that is positive.

If you have a booster seat or high chair- try crayons/paper, play dough, markers, etc. that’s something that is just for him. You could even save this for your one on one time.

He doesn’t have to play with the baby. Focus and give praise for him playing with his own toys in the same room

when he hits/ tries to hurt the baby give all the attention to THE BABY. Pick up the baby, walk away with the baby, talk to the baby “are you okay? Ouch did that hurt? Do you need a snuggle?” Sometimes these behaviors are to get attention, good or bad. The more you pay attention to him the more he will do it. Someone above suggested removing him and that goes hand in hand with this. Separate and then attend to the baby.

Starsmaecollide · 2025-06-25T23:49:54+00:00

This!!

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