Entertaining a small child without using a TV doesn’t have to be difficult. But if screen time has become a comfort for both you as a parent and your toddler, it will be harder to ween them off the screen! In a digital age saturated with screens, finding ways to entertain toddlers without relying on … Read more
Grocery shopping with a toddler can be a challenge on any day, but preparing some games and grabbing some toys in advance can make it a lot easier for both of you. Take things for them to do and think about shopping from their perspective before you set foot in a store. Here are 6 … Read more
Not only is it unsettling for a toddler to get sick, but it is also challenging for their care givers in deciding how to handle it. Whether your child has an upset stomach or a common cold, it will make for a challenging day ahead. You often have to be creative to entertain a sick … Read more
You can turn anything into a numbers game to engage your child to play, learn and keep them entertained. You can count numbers on the telephone, flowers in the yard, identifying numbers around your home or counting the construction trucks repairing the road. But there are many other ways to teach your child math. Getting … Read more
How to entertain a toddler when you’re ill | Fun ideas Introduction Being ill is never fun. Being ill and looking after a toddler is even further away from the fun. Coughs and colds are always flying about so it is inevitable that at some point as parents we will have to entertain a toddler … Read more
How to entertain a toddler while cooking | Don’t get distracted! Hot pans, sharp knives, bubbling pots! The list of things that can hurt or harm a toddler in the kitchen is endless. Just when you think you’ve toddler-proofed every part of the kitchen, they find somewhere else to hurt themselves. As parents, we try … Read more
How to Entertain Toddlers Whilst You’re on a Zoom Call It’s a scene familiar to all parents of young children and toddlers during the lockdown. The child crashing the call just as you’re about to make that killer point, either overwhelming your colleagues with cuteness or throwing you off with an epic tantrum. Whether you’re … Read more
Share this post Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email When is a child considered a toddler? One day, you have a sweet, delicate newborn in your arms. A year whizzes by in a whirlwind of milestones and at some point you have a walking, talking little … Read more
Entertain a toddler in the car When I’m on the road with my little one, preparation is key for a peaceful ride. Here’s what I always include in my travel kit: Remember, variety is as essential as the toys and snacks themselves. Switching activities helps keep my toddler entertained and makes our journeys enjoyable for … Read more