02/03/2025
Just when you feel comfortable and as though you have this whole parenting thing figured out, your cuddly baby becomes a walking, talking endless ball of energy who is always on the move and ready to explore the world. 🌈🌎
You read all the books, you asked all the right questions, and you formulated an idea of the "perfect toddler" in your mind. But when that tiny human starts to develop his own personality and doesn't live up to those expectations you set, you suddenly start to question your parenting or your toddler's behavior in general.🤯
The first thing to remember is that perfection doesn't exist. 🙅♀️
The second is to understand that toddlers aren't meant to "behave", they're meant to explore their surroundings, test boundaries, discover how things work and what they like/dislike, and learn how to be their own person.
Your role is to be their Loving Leader and Guide™, to be on their team, to practice the patience you hope to teach your toddler, and to set realistic goals that you can work towards and accomplish together.
Everyone has their own expectations when entering the toddler years and sometimes the reality can feel jarring. It’s normal! You’re an amazing parent/caregiver, and you’ll find your way through this just like all of the other times in life that look a little different in reality. You got this! ❤️
What were/are your expectations for your toddler vs your reality?
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