One moment your toddler is happily getting ready to leave the house. The next, they're lying on the floor because you gave them the blue cup instead of the green one. To us, the problem can seem tiny. To a two-year-old, it can feel enormous. Tantrums are one of the most challenging parts of toddlerhood for adults, but they are also a very normal part of development. Between the ages of two and three, children are developing an increasing desire for independence, while the par

When we think about independence in young children, it’s easy to imagine: Putting on their own coat Feeding themselves perfectly Following instructions Being “confident” and outgoing But true independence at age 2–3 looks very different. It’s not about doing everything alone. It’s about developing the confidence to try. Independence Starts From Within Before a child can become independent in practical ways, they need to feel: ❤️ Safe ❤️ Secure ❤️ Understood This begins lon