Putting on a Coat Independently

“Teach me to do it myself!” Putting on their own coat independently is one way your young child can feel competent, and a child who feels capable without needing to rely on Mom and Dad for everything is a child who is developing self-confidence. We use a technique...

Toilet Learning: Tips and Resources

When to begin toileting: Between twelve and eighteen months is the sensitive period for beginning toilet awareness. It can begin sooner or later, depending on the child. Look for signs of readiness: An interest in cycles (bib now goes in the hamper, hamper goes to the...