Brie is currently taking time away from infant massage instruction to spend time with her growing family and to enjoy the ritual at home.
Please connect with Scripps Parent Connection at (858) 626-6944 / www.scripps.org or the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center to learn more about upcoming events.
A resource list of local instructors currently teaching can also be found at: www.infantmassageusa.org.
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Your Independent Toddler
As your child grows, she will most surely enter the realm of independence- her desperation for autonomy quickly replacing beloved cuddles and snuggles. However your toddler still needs you, which creates a whole lotta frustration within this little being who believes she’s ready to take on the world.
- While their favorite word may become “no”, yours should not. Using “no” excessively only takes away the power of the word and encourages your tot to use it just as freely.
- Create space in your home that serves as your child’s free zone. This enables her to have fun in a secure setting, while allowing you to relax knowing that you won’t need to intervene every moment for her safety or the safety of that expensive vase.
- When possible, allow your child to make decisions, no matter how wacky. If she really wants to wear her purple boots and old Halloween costume while going to the grocery store, so be it. Setting the limit that it can be worn to the store but must be removed by dinner allows your child to taste independence without dominating you in the process.
- Giving your child opportunities to express her growing independence will satisfy some of her hunger pains to be bigger. Let her mix the cookie dough or hold the dog’s leash as you return your pet to the backyard.
Remember, you are doing a great job and her budding desire to become her own little person is simply a reflection of her growing maturity.
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