"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
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.
