About Toddlers and Twos: Focusing on the Basics

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Toddlers and Twos Toddlers and Twos Potty Training Activities Milestones From Maureen Ryan, your Guide to Toddlers and Twos This week, a popular "mommy blogger" lost her battle with cancer. Susan Nieber, author of Toddler Planet, was an inspiration to many. And, as often happens when someone familiar dies (especially, for me, a mother) I've been thinking about the things that are so essential to enjoying life with my family. Some of the big things on my mind: Laughing together Helping others Not caring about what everyone else is doing I hope this week, you'll be able to enjoy the things that are important to you. May you have more joy, less worry, and a chance to reach out to someone else. I think that's what Susan would be doing. All the best, Maureen What Toddlers Need As one reader pointed out, you don't need much to make a toddler happy, and you certainly don't need the boat-load of gear you probably were advised to buy before your baby's birth. There are a few key items, though, that you might want to have on hand for the toddler years. See More About:  toddler gear  toddler food  toddler toys France Is the New China in Parenting Circles (Sigh) A new book sets out to tell us why French parents are superior. My opinion: no one person, culture, or book has all the right answers for your family. Read more Celebrating Elmo's Birthday I love Sesame Street! And it made me so happy to be able to celebrate the little red monster's birthday with my son. Read more Toddlers and Twos Ads Toddler Activities Baby Birthday Party For Toddlers Toddler Daycare Toddlers Songs Featured Articles   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Maureen Ryan Toddlers and Twos Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Toddlers and Twos newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Milestones for Ages 1 Through 3 Indoor Fun for Active Kids Potty Training Tips for Every Child Singalong Songs for Kids Get Chores Done With a Toddler at Home Advertisement