"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
I vividly remember the call from my son's teacher. My baby bites? There must be something wrong with him; why would he bite? I have experienced the pain of a toddler bite as well as the frustration of the toddler who bit. In my experience, although toddlers bite for countless reasons, there are some ways to navigate the biting phase and manage the new behavior.
As any parent will tell you, child meltdowns happen. But they are a developmental milestone as important as speech and walking, so understanding why they happen and how to handle them can go a long way.
When my son was an infant we had the organization and contents of his diaper bag down to a science. Diapers, wipes, extra clothes, blankets, toys -- it was all there. But as he grew, our trips out of the house became more spontaneous and less planned. . A diaper bag still serves a purpose and comes in handy when we are away from the house. Only now the contents have changed.
Because of the pandemic, my husband and I are working from home, and our son isn't in daycare. While difficult at times, this newfound together time has given us a wonderful appreciation for our days with a lively and silly little one. Each day differs slightly depending on what we have scheduled, but here is a typical day in the life of our 18-month-old toddler.
