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Think of this behavior as a role reversal between parent and child — when a child takes on responsibility that’s not developmentally appropriate for their age
Your little one may be up and walking as early as 9 to 12 months
Identify your emotional triggers, come to terms with your regrets and allow yourself to be a kid again
Your inner child is a representation of your childhood experiences and the ways they can still affect you on a day-to-day basis
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Set later bedtimes, create nighttime routines and limit long napping to help your early bird establish healthy sleep habits
Don’t lose sleep over color palettes — your ‘sad beige baby’ couldn’t care less
Ideally, you want your toddler to be drinking from a ‘big kid cup’ by age 2
Setting specific expectations and praising good behavior are crucial to cultivating discipline
Advances in technology and medications have made the process safer than ever
Stay calm, don’t give in and try to refocus their attention
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