My daughter was such an easy toddler. I didn't realize it until I now have a very unruly toddler. My patience is tested daily and I daily fail at being a patient parent. Nothing comes easy with this Little Man - including brushing his teeth. To be honest, when we force him he sometimes just cries. But when he cries with his mouth wide open, we don't mind, because then we can brush all his teeth more easily. Terrible, right? We have talked to the dental hygienist and dentist and we are … [Read more...]
First Molars: 5 Ways to Ease Discomfort in Your Baby
Thank you Vitacost for sponsoring today's post. My Little Man was fussy last week. I mean really fussy. He couldn't sleep well and he was crying a lot. We thought he had an ear infection after our long camping trip, but we were wrong. He was getting his first molar. 5 days later he started getting his second molar. Boy, those molars were tough for him - and for us. We were frustrated, tired, impatient, and praying for help. How did you make it through those first molars with your … [Read more...]