{"id":7412,"date":"2022-07-13T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/?p=7412"},"modified":"2022-07-13T11:04:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T15:04:00","slug":"toddler-to-teenager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/toddler-to-teenager\/","title":{"rendered":"From Toddler to Teenager- A Parenting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Are you expecting? <strong>Birth You Desire<\/strong> offers doula services and online birthing classes (and more!). Connect with us today to find out more! 240-249-2488<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7413 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-13-at-10.53.49-AM-300x200.png\" alt=\"Man in sweatshirt running on a board walk holding a young girls hand\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-father-and-daughter-running-at-the-park-853408\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">From Toddler to Teenager \u2013 a Parenting Guide<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Finding out you\u2019re going to be a parent can be a moment of joy, but if you feel nervous about taking on this massive responsibility, that\u2019s normal, too! Parenting can bring up all sorts of complicated emotions, and you may have a long list of questions about child development: toddler to teenager.<\/p>\n<p>As your child grows up, their needs and wants will change drastically \u2013 which means the challenges of parenting can change, too. But with these resources from <a href=\"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/\">Birth You Desire<\/a>, you\u2019ll be prepared to support them along the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <a href='https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/postpartum-doula\/' class='big-button bigblue'>Do you need extra help at home? Our postpartum doulas can help you with bonding, feeding, light housekeeping, and SLEEP!<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bonding With Your Baby<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Your first days with your new baby can be overwhelming, but settling into a routine makes life easier.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Basics of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babycenter.com\/0_the-basics-of-baby-schedules-why-when-and-how-to-start-a-rou_3658352.bc\">Baby Schedules<\/a>: Why, When, and How to Start a Routine<\/li>\n<li>11 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whattoexpect.com\/first-year\/breastfeeding\/breastfeeding-tips-new-moms\/\">Breastfeeding Tips<\/a> That Will Make Every Nursing Mom\u2019s Life Easier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Raising a Happy Toddler<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Your toddler is becoming more self-aware and mobile, and as a parent, it\u2019s up to you to keep him or her safe and healthy! <\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your Guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/healthy-foods-for-toddlers\">Healthy Food for Toddlers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to Prepare Your Child for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\/toddlers-preschoolers\/starting-preschool\/preparing\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-preschool-0\/\">Preschool<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Supporting Young Children<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>As your child enters elementary school, you can support them in their quest to find out their own passions.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helping Your Children <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kudoswall.com\/index.php\/easyblog\/entry\/5-ways-of-helping-your-child-find-their-passion\">Find Their Own Passion<\/a><\/li>\n<li>7 Warning Signs Your Child is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfamily.com\/warning-signs-your-child-is-struggling-in-school-2601436\">Struggling in School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Guiding Your Teenager<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Your teenager is getting ready to leave the nest, but even with their newfound independence, they need your guidance. <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 Strategies for Effectively <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentmap.com\/article\/5-strategies-for-effectively-communicating-with-your-teen\">Communicating With Your Teen<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to Help Your Teen Say \u201cNo\u201d to<a href=\"https:\/\/paradigmmalibu.com\/help-teen-no-peer-pressure\/\"> Peer Pressure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Remember to Look After Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Raising kids will take a lot of your time and energy, which is why you need to set aside time for yourself whenever you can. This could involve anything from finding ways to relax or going <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenix.edu\/degrees.html\"><em>back to school<\/em><\/a><em> to further your career and education.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infraredsauna.com\/blog\/relaxation-techniques-parental-stress-management\/\">Relaxation Techniques<\/a> for Parental Stress Management<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucecrafts.com\/your-first-painting-4159810\">Learn to Paint<\/a>: How to Create Your First Painting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Throughout your child\u2019s life, they will need to depend on you for different forms of support. Sometimes, you\u2019ll feel uncertain about what to do, and that\u2019s okay. 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