Your Toddler This Month

Monday, February 28, 2022
31 Months Edit Child's Info You & Your Toddler
Keeping Up With Others Overly doting parents can be obnoxious. You would think their children walked on water. It's wonderful that your child is doing so well, but don't dominate every conversation by bragging about every accolade or accomplishment. It's great if you throw in glowing tidbits here and there, but don't overdo it because you may find yourself on the outside of the parents' social ring. Here are some tips to help you deal with the overly doting parent. 1. Change the subject. Rather than flat out tell the dad next to you at the soccer game to "shut up," try politely changing the subject entirely. Or excuse yourself from the conversation; hopefully, they will get the hint that you have had enough. 2. Change of scenery. If there are certain parents that really get under your skin, then maybe it is time to try out a new park or make your way into a new social circle. It's best to surround yourself with like-minded people. 3. Don't be intimidated. Easier said than done when your neighbor's child is speaking Spanish and yours is still making poo-poo noises. Don't feel the pressure to push your child into something just so you can keep up with the group. Go ahead and introduce them to new activities, but don't force your child to take part in every available sport or club activity. Be proud of who they are, not what they do. Next Month: Potty-Training Revisited Toddler Tips •  Your child's milestones are not a competition. •  Be proud of your child's accomplishments, but don't base your own success on them. •  If you simply must brag about your child, share your excitement with grandparents or aunts and uncles, who will be more than happy to agree that your child is a prodigy! Parenting Tips •  How To Handle Parents Who Brag About Their Kids •  Just for You: Instant Stress-Relief Techniques •  Can Parenting With Humor Really Work? •  How to Get Kids to Love Exercise 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 © 2022 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.