Your Toddler This Month

Monday, January 4, 2021
17 Months Edit Child's Info You & Your Toddler
What Happened to My Life? Parenthood ... there isn't a book in the world that could come close to fully explaining the enormity of the job! The absolute joys, the hardships, the tears shed, the life lessons learned, and the laugh lines earned. Being a parent is an experience that truly only another one can understand. Even experienced parents don't understand everything about parenthood. There are new challenges every day -- being tested in ways you never thought existed. You love in ways you never thought possible. For stay-at-home moms, you might refer to your experience as "identity theft." The shift into motherhood is a complete physical, mental, and emotional transformation. While many of the physical changes take place during pregnancy, many of the life changes continue after your baby arrives -- career goals, financial troubles, travel plans, family and social life, your marriage, etc. You can't help but wonder from time to time, "What happened to MY life?" Don't feel guilty having those thoughts because they are absolutely normal! Here are a few thoughts on how to keep your sanity. 1. Day by day. Take each new phase of parenthood one step at a time. Life with children is a major adjustment on so many levels, so don't rush it. Allow yourself time to absorb the changes in your life and make the best decisions for you. Don't pay any mind to all the unsolicited advice about what a parent should do or be. 2. They don't come with instructions. It doesn't matter how many books you read, or what you think you might know, it's still not enough. Children are life's greatest curveball. Instead of trying to outsmart them all the time, why not grow with them? 3. Recharge. You might be one of those parents who initially never thought about her own needs. But everyone needs a recharge. Maybe it is a few minutes a day, a few hours a week, or a short vacation. Whatever you can arrange, be sure to enjoy some good R&R!! Next Month: Potty-Training Toddler Tips •  Your job as a parent is the most important occupation of your life. Try to enjoy it. •  If you are having an identity crisis, carve out time in your day/week for a little "me" time. •  Schedule date nights on a regular basis. Happy parents make happy children. •  You can do it all. You just can't do it all at the same time. Be patient. Parenting Tips •  Potty-Training Readiness Checklist •  Recognizing Developmental Delays •  Just for You: 15 Healthy Indulgences for Under $15 •  The Crazy Things Toddlers Do Connect •  Parenting 1-Year-Olds Community •  Parenting 2-Year-Olds Community •  Children's Health Center •  Raising Fit Kids Home  |  Conditions A to Z  |  Community  |   Parenting Don't miss an issue of this newsletter. Add WebMD to your email's safe sender list -- get instructions here. You are subscribed as asaislam93.parent@blogger.com. To unsubscribe from this email, or manage your individual email/newsletter preferences, click here. Please note that you may be asked to sign in to your account. To unsubscribe from all emails from WebMD, click here. WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy 1201 Peachtree Street, NE 400 Colony Square, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30361 © 2021 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.