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Parenting is not a clean-cut, simple process for those who like to follow the rules. Family life is messy and unpredictable, but it is the greatest adventure you will ever have. We are Mike and Alicia Hernon, parents of 10 children ranging from 10 to 27 and we would like to invite you into some of the conversations we have had with each other about marriage, parenting, and Catholic family life. Our hope is that our conversation sparks a dialogue between you and your spouse that leads to greater unity and intentional Christian parenting in your home. Listen in to our podcast and start the conversation as we seek to lead our families to heaven. Visit us at https:///www/MessyFamilyProject.org for resources, guides, links and show notes.
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Oct 7, 2024

“You can learn many things from toddlers! For example, how much patience you actually have.” 

-Anonymous

One blessing of having ten kids is that we have matured and learned enough about kids to appreciate the toddler years of children #9 and 10 much more than those years with children #1 and 2. Our advice to parents of toddlers is to start by enjoying them! It’s hard to do when they are destroying your house and embarrassing you in public, but with a few strategies and consistency on your part, you can begin to see that this little bundle of creative energy has been amazingly designed by the Divine Creator. It’s all part of His plan to get this child to adulthood and independence, and to get you to heaven!

 

Key Takeaways

  • All children need to be delighted in, but especially the young child!  Take time to relax and enjoy them.  

  • Toddlers challenge us to begin saying “yes” to them and their needs and “no” to our own desires.  This is the great vocation of parenting! 

  • Giving choices is good, but don’t burden them by giving them too many choices. 

  • When they are having a tantrum, the question you should ask yourself is “what is the need here?”  and then choose to respond NOT react.  Through your calmness you are teaching them that you are in charge and they are not.

  • Routine and stability are key!  When they have a natural flow to their day that is predictable they can tend to be more peaceful. 

 

Couple Discussion Questions

  • What are our natural responses to our toddlers?  What do we think about that? 

  • What are our toddlers emotional outbursts like?  What triggers them?  How can we respond? 

  • What is our normal routine for our children?   Is this working for them?  

  • What do we do with our toddlers at mass?  Is this is a good plan?

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