You say it’s time to leave, but your toddler ignores you and continues playing. Your toddler ignores you, perhaps looking up from time to time to see if you’re still there. Usually, at this point, the toddler will scream “No!” and come running after you, allowing you to finally leave together. Instead of expecting a toddler to calm down and be reasonable, we need to stay calm and be reasonable for them. “Say, ‘It’s time to go,’ and carry them to the car or put them in their stroller, if need be ...

Source: Huffington Post December 06, 2025 22:15 UTC