Comments on: Marlowe Mondays: Disciplining a Baby

By: Britta

Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I have to chime in to agree with this! Kids are not always going to do what they’re supposed to, but life is so much easier when they know what is expected of them. Being consistent can be a major pain, but it really pays off in the end.

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By: Jenn

Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Love this post! My daughter turned one and all of a sudden became a different kid with all of these exact same behaviours, I thought it was just me! Love these ideas, definitely going to try it next time she hits me in the face when I have to tell her no for something dangerous she’s about to do, lol

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By: Riann

Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I love your honest posts, Eva, and while I don’t have children (yet) I love hearing about your trials and tribulations in motherhood. I agree that there is a lot unsaid about the hardships, but glad women such as you are more willing to bring them to light.
Ps- you have a real eloquence for writing.

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By: Em

Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

My son is 13 months – so very close in age to your Marlowe! Have you read Janet Lansbury? She started a great podcast called “Unruffled” with some tips for us. I think that you have a consistent routine that you slow things down and let her know that you can’t let her hurt others – one thing to consider is that I don’t know that they understand or have the patience for a lecture… so I am trying to figure out what to do after I have stopped the behavior… very curious if other parents take the time to explain what is wrong with the behavior, or simply stop the hitting/pulling/dangerous act and then hug your child? Welcome the thoughts and thank you for this discussion, Eva!

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By: Lena

Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you for your honesty and window into how you’re dealing with this! I, too, have a one year old and couldn’t believe it when I needed to start disciplining him. I wondered if I was too soft/too stern…it’s great to see how other moms are handling it. Also, in this age of curated lifestyles, it’s both refreshing and comforting to read about honest experiences and challenges in parenthood. Thank you!

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By: Ana

Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

This post was super helpful! I’m not a mom, but I take care full time of a one year old, Miss River Mae. She’s usually a very happy, sweet little girl but she started to do some of the things you mention and I really didn’t know what to do. I talked to her mom about it and after thinking about it we tried your suggestions. They are working! Slowly and, both in English and Spanish, since I speak to her in Spanish when we are alone. So thank you for sharing and helping! I love your blog and the way you tell stories. It’s really helping me with mine too.
You have a beautiful family. I wish you all the best!

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By: Amanda

Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hi Eva! Love your blog! Have you ever looked at Happiest Toddler on the Block? Great tactics for how to deal with these exact issues you’re describing and I’ve found them to be very effective 🙂

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By: Azalia B.

Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks so much for all your posts. My daughter, Sarah, is about 5 months older than Marlowe, but it feels like we are in the same place. My husband and I are musicians so there are a variety of cords and cables in our house that technically are not “dangerous” ….unless she wraps herself up in them. But because of their similarity in look to electrical cords, I’ve had to learn recently (on the topic of consistency) that she shouldn’t touch even the most harmless of cables. Again thank you so much for posting with grace, humility, openness, HUMOR, etc…and for encouraging moms not to play the comparison game. Comparison is the thief of Joy! Keep rockin’ it mama.

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By: Sarah

Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Ahhhh toddlerhood. You are so right, once you think you have everything down, BOOM! Something crazy and new to tackle. One thing I would add, if you find she stops responding to longer explanations, you can shorten them. At her age, sometimes “NO BITING! OUCH!” or “NO Touching cords! That’s Dangerous!” In a stern voice with a sad face, is easier for the two and under crowd. I’ve been a nanny/toddler teacher/babysitter since I was 15, which now means I have 14 years of toddler experience under my belt. Of all the ways to help stop unwanted behaviors, short and to the point has always been most helpful in my experience!

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