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You have tried everything you can think of, and you just can’t seem to sooth your screaming toddlers’ tantrum. The more you try to help only seems to make things worse. You have offered a toy, tried to hug them, tried talking to them, and the only thing you have accomplished has been watching your red faced little one throw themselves onto the floor.

Don’t worry, you are not alone. Your toddler is most likely just upset because of something they don’t understand, or something they can not communicate to you. Parenting a toddler can be a very trying time, but yet very rewarding.

This point in your child’s life is amazing. Your little one is learning, and discovering more things in one single day, when they are two years old, than they ever have or ever will throughout their life.

That is a lot of pressure, and confusion for them sometimes. A tiny thing such as wanting to watch The Doodlebops, and not the Mickey Mouse you just put in, can lead to a half hour toddler tantrum. Maybe they tried to communicate to you what they want, but they just can’t seem to get the point across. Imagine how frustrating that is for them!

Whenever you feel your toddler is slipping into one of these times, try to be calm with them. Get down on one knee so you are at their level and soothingly talk to them. Try to convey to them that you are there, and you want to help with whatever the problem is.

If there is no stopping the incoming tantrum, like a train hurling down the track, stay focused on remaining calm. Toddlers are very adept at sensing your anxiety, stress, and frustration. This will only add to theirs and make things even worse. It can be very difficult, I know; I’ve been there. You have heard the saying “count to 10” I’m sure, but it really is a very good thing to do.

On the go

The grocery store can be a very scary place for parents of toddlers. You may rush through hoping and praying that something does not trigger one of your toddler’s tantrums. When you are on the go with your little one there are some things you can do in trying to prevent a fiasco.

* Ensure that you bring a sippy cup for drinks, especially if you are going to be outside in the heat.
* Bring some favorite snacks and don’t let your toddler leave the house hungry. (Unless of course you are going out to eat)
* Don’t take a tired toddler out to run errands, you are only asking for trouble if you do. Go in the morning or right after their nap.
* Bring a well loved toy or hat. Anything that may distract them from a potential tantrum trigger.

Toddler tantrums are going to be an ongoing part of your daily routine for a while. It is just something that comes with the territory. Don’t let it interrupt your life or let it have negative impacts on your relationship with them. Understand that tantrums are not an attack on you. Enjoy your time with your little ones now, before they grow up!

Surely, by the time you are running the trials of toddler bath time you already know the most important safety factors. Just in case we will cover a few of the top ones. Afterwards we’ll discuss some of the challenges and possible solutions that are specific to the toddler age.

First of all, never leave your little one in the bathroom alone. This includes walking away for one brief moment to grab the phone, or a towel that you may have forgot. Your baby/toddler can drown in the tiniest bit of water, in a matter of moments.

Always test the temperature of the water before allowing your little love to get in the bathtub. Test the water with your

Also, always try to stay within an arms reach or so. Even though your toddler may be very capable of moving about, and sitting and playing on their own, you want to be able to grab them quickly in the case they do slip or fall.  Look for some fun colorful, playfully shaped stickies to place on the bottom of your tub. This will help prevent them from slipping. These are several of the top safety concerns; now let’s move on to issues pertaining to toddler bath time.

Toddler afraid of bath time

Toddler bath time can be a whole new world for you and your baby. If your toddler seems to develop newfound fear of the bathtub, don’t worry. This happens sometimes and you should address the fear seriously. You may try to alleviate this fear several ways including the following.

•    try enjoying a shower together
•    having them sit in the bathtub while there is no water in it
•    guiding them out of the bathroom before draining the water (sometime they can be frightened of being sucked down the drain)
•    Get in, and take the bath together sometimes.

Toddler is bored of bath time

As your little one continues to learn and mature, they may become simply bored of bath time. Usually, this can be solved pretty easily. A few ideas for you to consider are as follows.

•    Make sure they have a variety of bath toys to enjoy during bath time
•    Use bubble bath to make it fun sometimes
•    Pour a tiny bit food coloring into the bathtub
•    Let them have a cup while in the bath, many toddlers love scooping up the water and watching it pour out
•    Use one of the many soaps designed for their age. Some are extra bubbly, some are colored, and most come in fun bottles
•    Sing songs together and make a game of it

Toddler bath time will vary from child to child. Some toddlers will never have a problem with getting into the bathtub. Other times you will be walking a fine line while determining what the problem is, and finding a good balance for you and your little one. Either way, it is completely possible to make toddler bath time a fun and safe part of your daily routine.