You are juggling life with an active little one, running around and baby proofing your house like mad. Your home probably seems that a baby store took over. Go through the toys your have around and see how age appropriate they are. If you feel your toddler has outgrown any of their toys, perhaps donating them to an organization will give a baby somewhere else great joy (but your toddler may not agree). Please keep your eyes out for RaisingMOM’s Commitment to Women Fund, to know where toy donations can be dropped of.
Since it’s been almost two years since you have given birth, now is a good time to schedule another visit with your OB/GYN. Perhaps you need to schedule your pap, mammogram, have blood work done? Don’t forget make your doctor appointments along with your toddler’s pediatrician appointments. You may be beginning to think about adding on to your family with another little one, or your family is just perfect the way it is. Either way, family planning may be something you want to bring up with your physician at your next visit.
Is your toddler getting to be a fussy eater? The foods she once liked as a baby she no longer likes? Can a diet of only yogurt really work? For questions about what to feed your toddler, creative ways to actually get them to eat and dealing with any known allergies, RaisingMOM’s Nutritionists who are registered dieticians can help. They are also available to set your optimal food plan for you and your family. She will make a home visit to personally help you organize your kitchen and make a meal plan that the whole family can live with.
Feeling fit in motherhood takes effort. Not only having the energy to exercise but finding the time to do it can be even a greater challenge. Exercises that focus on your pelvic floor, abdomen and posture can also lead to a longer leaner you. Any form of aerobic activity, either continuous walking or running or interval training (changing intensities during the exercise) all help in calorie expenditure and weight management. Remember if you are just starting an exercise program, start slowly and gradually build as your stamina and strength increases. RaisingMOM provides in-home one on one fitness and yoga training along with various group fitness classes at Club H Fitness to address moms’ unique fitness needs.
How to juggle work and family life without compromising your toddler and other children’s well being is a hot topic on many moms’ minds? Perhaps you went back to work full time after 3 months or have been working in various part time or consulting duties. Either way, you have certainly been working as a mom and for no pay. RaisingMOM’s clinical psychologist addresses your specific needs and concerns at any stage of motherhood.
Does your child want a hug one minute and push you away the next? Don't take her fickle needs for closeness and self-assertion personally. They're all part of growing up. Respect his desire for distance but let him know that you're there if he wants your help. He may just have to lick his wounds on his own and will seek you out after he's done pouting.
Your toddler may be easily overwhelmed by life's challenges and respond to them by dissolving into tears and screams. Don't ask him to stop — he probably can't. Instead be patient, available, and willing to offer him comfort or just your presence, whatever he seems to need at the moment.
Car trips can be brutal with a toddler. Keep some snacks and special toys in the car to keep fidgeting at bay.
Keeping toddlers occupied is a challenge. RaisingMOM offers Mommy & Me type classes for all ages with just the right play and structure so all can enjoy.
