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The world suddenly changed, seemingly overnight.
Are you feeling more and more..like a stressed-out mom to your toddler?
Consider this a toolbox of resources for parenting toddlers through a crisis, like the current pandemic.
Read on for support with
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how to help you and your child feel calm when anxiety levels are high
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ways to make the most of being at home with your child and set up for potty training your toddler
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what are some easy fast foods (that also help with the poop if your child is poop withholding due to the anxiety in the air)
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simple ways to connect with your child amidst all the social distancing
5 Podcasts to help Moms feeling Anxious
Check out these podcast episodes by Jamie Glowacki, author of Oh Crap I Have a Toddler.
We also love Sparkle Stories for kids about why we're sheltering in place.
Thinking about Potty Training your Toddler While You're Stuck at Home?
Speaking of potty training and poop...it's easier when you add in foods that help your child poop!
Here are a few foods (healthy full fats are best) that prime the poop
to make it easier to catch a poop in the potty:
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coconut milk
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avocado
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olive oil
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butter
Below you'll find a few favorite easy-to-make recipes for toddlers and your family by Amy Palanjian of Yummy Toddler Food, that use these helpful poop primers as a core ingredient. Snacks and meals that are easy to make and help avoid toddler constipation! #winwin
Children's Books to Help with
the Tough Stuff
Recipe photos posted with permission, all by Yummy Toddler Food.