• Family - Parenthood

    How to Survive a Toddler

    They are confused, aggressive, let out ear piercing howls and sometimes bite. While it seems I am describing a captive wild animal, I am actually describing a human toddler. Remember those “I survived ___” t-shirts? I want one that says “I survived a toddler”. I may be exaggerating just a little bit, but those days were rough for us. My child was a screamer, there was no discreet way of disguising his meltdowns despite my best efforts. On the positive side,  I always knew where he was because of the shrieking. The other aspect that comforted me somewhat is knowing…