My husband and I are currently living outside of our own culture, are in language school, and are raising a toddler and baby at the same time. Learning a new language has completely changed how I approach communication with my toddler! I now feel her frustration and confusion on a personal level when she can't express herself, because more than likely I was just feeling the same way the last time I left the house. 😂 Learning to talk is HARD! Makes me want to cry plenty of times. 🙂 I am so thankful to be getting this new perspective on the toddler experience while parenting our first toddler. It's been a huge help to me, teaching me to have patience and understanding with her. As parents we are responsible to teach and correct and guide, for sure, but empathy and love are vital as well!
@Emma-Maze19 күн бұрын
Good luck to you and your family! I hope people are kind and helpful and you will soon feel confident communicating in the new language 💛
@jenniferlee141013 күн бұрын
I feel your frustration through your words. I mean that in a kind way. One of my apprehensions in trying other ways of life is not being able to handle this exact thing. I hope you give yourself credit for doing a really tough thing. Parenting in itself can be tough. Moving in itself can be tough. And learning a new language (especially English at that because it breaks its own rules lol) in not only speaking, but reading and writing as well is huge. Not to mention, I'm sure you've experienced some people who were not patient or kind with you. It was very humbling to speak with a woman through Google translate (because of course the translations are not perfect) but seeing her appreciation in what I thought was just trying to do the right thing instead of getting mad at her seemed to be a big deal for her. I know I'm a random person, but if there's ever any way I can be of help to you (with kindness and appreciation for your experience) please reach out. I'd love to learn from you too!
@nathaliasimone_9 күн бұрын
May God bless your family and continue to give you all grace and patience in Jesus’s name Amen 🙏🏽.
@amberowen56435 күн бұрын
Keep up the good work. Communication is key in everything.
@swttuth032925 күн бұрын
Amazing. Here, he wasn’t just crying for nothing. He has needs and You decoded what he wanted. Your videos inspire me to be a better mom
@campbellh829524 күн бұрын
same, it's hard to keep calm sometimes when your baby keeps screaming at you. But her videos help me understand the baby doesn't do it for being evil.
@kagu384921 күн бұрын
There is no such a thing like "crying for nothing"!!!! There is ALWAYS a reason!!!! I've never seen kids crying as much as hers. This is a case for child protective services!
@claireschweizer476521 күн бұрын
It was impressive ❤️
@MonstehDinosawr7 күн бұрын
@@kagu3849You're the type to say "I'll give you something to cry about" sit the eff down and shut up
@kaladwarakanath550322 күн бұрын
You understand tantrums. It's also about feeling powerless and helpless. You are a good mom for not ignoring his cries!
@user-bs4jn64445 күн бұрын
Except she's all about the ever present camera.
@nobody_for_now24 күн бұрын
I am 27yo female with no desire to have kids, but it's always been my 19yo sister's biggest dream. She's preparing to start her family. I think this channel will be one of my first gifts to her.... She's been looking for things to start studying/reading up about motherhood. I really haven't seen anything so wonderful as this.
@rdb499618 күн бұрын
That is so lovely! I came across a book recommendation on Shawna mom channel, something about tantrums and brain parts being offline at that time. Maybe that would be a nice support as well.
@YoungStoic455 күн бұрын
A humble suggestion, you will feel lonely once you age without kids. Not my words. But ultimately it's your choice anyway. I honestly wish you will be happy in the future.❤
@rdb49963 күн бұрын
@@YoungStoic45 the possibility of being lonely is not a sound reason to have kids. So many children go on to live their own life, they don't stay with you. They move away, are busy with work, perhaps start their own family.
@jenniferfitzgerald897025 күн бұрын
You are an exceptional mother! Thanks for sharing how you parent!
@Me-mn4nw22 күн бұрын
She sucks! That whiney kid should have been potty trained at one nor should she be exploiting it on here!
@samanthapayne766126 күн бұрын
"😃you wanna change your diaper?" *Falls over* 😂 is it bad that i laugh at my boy and call him a goober while comforting him..?
@sophieswelt420223 күн бұрын
It's better to not laugh at them or call them names
@sierraalice807223 күн бұрын
Nope not at all 😂
@lyd.ahoney14 күн бұрын
This was such a great response! If and when I have children, I think I'll teach some basic sign language just because that can be learned before speech is fully developed to help as well! ❤️🌱
@skye474315 күн бұрын
You're a great mom. It will be the Terrific Two's. ❤😊
@Eric-jo8uh23 күн бұрын
They’re at that betwixt and between age, needing much patience and love. YOU TOO need patience and love, don’t forget that!
@socksandpi126422 күн бұрын
My entire childhood, my father always said "quit your crying, or I'll give you something to cry about". I'm 32 and that shit still haunts me. I never learned how to properly regulate my emotions, how to express them, or that having emotions was normal. It wasn't until my mom's funeral (at 24) that I let myself cry in front of someone due to fear of humiliation and anger.
@Archanasingh-sp9wq18 күн бұрын
I never understood why my toddlers cried and what they wanted? I tried asking them but all in vain. So I too have done the terrible crime, by threatening them, that if they don’t tell calmly, then they would get punished, & they would sob through out trying to hold their emotions out of fear, & still they couldn’t explain. They took very very long time to express themselves. Although I made it sure, to communicate through out, & tried to do my best, whenever I understood their requirements, & kept encouraging them to tell more but calmly. I somehow get stressed out whenever kids cry.
@socksandpi126418 күн бұрын
@@Archanasingh-sp9wq my father would threaten it, even after he just finished "spanking" me with his leather belt. It's like, geez, I wonder why I'm crying, you literally just hit me 8+ times with a damn belt. I understand being frustrated when a kid can't/won't talk about why they're upset and crying. You can't help if they don't.
@hajarmdn488318 күн бұрын
@@Archanasingh-sp9wqit’s your choice to have children and your job to understand them. You can be frustrated but you’re not allowed it to show it. Because that will always end up with kids resenting in the future after being unable to communicate their emotions.
@Archanasingh-sp9wq17 күн бұрын
@@hajarmdn4883 you are absolutely right, but I was naive then. I did apologise to them when they reached adolescent age. As both the kids grew up I kept telling them to open up & to speak. Which did happen by the time they turned 10 years old. Now they are grown up boys. We are blessed to have them as they are thorough gentlemen, just like their father and they call up every day. One of them is a medico and one is a chemical engineer from a very respectable college of our country. Probably because of my husband they have turned out to be amazingly adorable boys.
@melaniejerrils367113 күн бұрын
I'm sorry. I also was raised like that. Being a picky eater in my family was almost a death sentence. Thks God my grandma stepped in sometimes and helped me but man I remember being in my crib and my dad insulting me about me not wanting to eat what was for dinner. And then later in life at the dinner table still not eating and my dad threatened to shove the food down my throat. Yeah he was such a sweet dad that one.
@justinhamilton864719 күн бұрын
Absolutely amazing. Everyone needs parents like this
@Pardiinmeganjaw24 күн бұрын
Yeah full props to this mother. I could never.
@minagelina23 күн бұрын
Oh you could. I didn't think I could either. I even had my worst fear realized, a disabled child. Thankfully the Lord builds in the ability to figure parenting out little by little so that you end up being able to meet these challenges.
@sanjanathirumala-murali318214 күн бұрын
You're doing great, Mama.❤ Phenomenal .❤
@kerryfitting607023 күн бұрын
Awe! This is when we taught my son a few words in sign language. We made sure to always say the word when we signed so he learned to say it. Cut down on a lot of tantrums. You are doing great Mama!
@war55618 күн бұрын
Sign language is honestly such a game changer. My daughter can ask for basic needs to be met.
@SteviiLove23 күн бұрын
This and sign language are the best method to help them. I did it with my son and while most kids under 1 couldn't communicate when something was wrong, my son could. It didn't start intentionally either, I would ask him to show me where he hurts or doesn't feel good and it went from there. Everyone always raved about how well behaved he was but the only reason they felt that way is because I gave my son the ability to effectively communicate before he could verbalize for himself. Most kids are well behaved when they can effectively communicate.
@lorianncostello53123 күн бұрын
I dont have the patience for this. Always knew it. Im better off child free - and so are any kids that would have a cranky, impatient mom 24/7
@AVYONE14 күн бұрын
Wow. Just imagining the many children who get spankings and hurt because they can’t explain what they need 😢. This was beautiful
@jenniferhill726523 күн бұрын
Sweet mama❤
@Lady-C11 күн бұрын
Please write a book for us !
@susanjoseph935224 күн бұрын
Terrific twos! Nothing else. Terrific twos!
@Lils1236825 күн бұрын
I love the patience she has, and that blue blanket looks so soft 😊
@mmconceicao26 күн бұрын
I just want to say that I appreciate you. I learn so much with your videos and I implement your methods with my toddler and I see results. Don't get discouraged with negative comments. You are an AMAZING mom with a purpose and you are helping us moms that are struggling. ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤ THANK YOU. Sending you a big 🤗 hug all the way from France.
@claireedmonds64506 күн бұрын
SLP here and this is an incredible approach to encourage early communication! So happy to see this 😊
@caseys875423 күн бұрын
That takes so much fking patients. Do stay this calm Everytime? So like every 3 hours. Lol I cannot deal
@afa04_26 күн бұрын
I love it ❤ looking at your happy children makes me want to have kids soon. Been 7 months married and didn't have any good news about it 🙃 Hope when the time has comes to me to be a mother, i can do a great parenting as you do.
@21Sally11 күн бұрын
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼Way to go Mommy🌟Respect!!! OMG Mommy it's just a wonderful demonstration of the hardwork, emotional self regulation & the beautiful patience Moms are have to cultivate in themselves to endure the challenges of parenting & raising beautiful human beings. It's a very hardwork but u make it seem effortless❤❤❤ Trying to keep clam & changing the course of what could have been the unfolding of an ugly moments that trains the kids to react badly(unhealthy patterns) & developing tantrum as a solution getting habit. Which would have eventually became their temperament & behaviours as grown adults...u're doing a great favour to ur baby long-run to help them get in touch with their feelings & how to express them properly to find healthy ways to get our needs met. U're also setting urself up for long-term comfort by enduring the temporary phase discomfort of helping them get on the other side & get on the right course of handling their emotional. Phenomenal transformations!!! This is a genuinely caring parent whose priority concern is about her child well-being more than her own ego or other people's perception/opinion of her. Hat's off for you Mommy🥰🥰🥰 Keep up the good work & thanks for helping raise the next generation of beautiful humans. Hope they'll also follow on ur wonderful footsteps as they grow & go on to build their own families.
@karenfitzgerald76521 күн бұрын
At that age they can’t tell you what they want. Just showing love and patience while you do what you have to do with calming purpose and more love it will help the situation. The two’s taught me more patience than I never knew I had. Don’t worry about what other people think. Everybody’s kids had meltdowns at that age. You’re doing a great job.
@jacquelinemorton119621 күн бұрын
Like the way this mum is bringing up her child... Shame there aren't more like her.... Well done👍🏻
@kaladwarakanath550322 күн бұрын
Good that you pick him up and comfort him.
@ineedhoez24 күн бұрын
This is the only gentle parenting content that I've seen that doesn't drive me up a wall. Kudos. Most of the time, the child has already bitten the mother in the face or spit on another child or some other inappropriate action.
@PeaceOfMake23 күн бұрын
What?
@CoolHandLulu8714 күн бұрын
Well done.
@adararelgnel269522 күн бұрын
Only one of my children ever threw full on tantrums that seemed purposeless. She is very indivdualistic and independent. She needed a lot more freedom than her siblings. It was a hard situation to balance between giving her more freedom but still giving the other children the tighter boundries that they felt comfortable in. But that was more when she was 2 and 3, not this young. This young is just a baby.
@TamaraMaraMoo23 күн бұрын
I wish people, would stop calling it tantrums. For ffs they are little kids learning. Their world is ever changing as are their brains...it's not a tantrum
@deborahlawing27288 күн бұрын
My daughter taught her son some simple sign language when he was 4 months old. It really cut the frustration for both of them. We read to him as well constantly and when he entered the second grade the tested all the children and told us he was reading well above 4th grade level. He can also talk your ear off 😅..
@Pia9323 күн бұрын
Have this too, with my 2 year old, but in these situations he also hits me pretty hard. I can't ignore that. What would you do then?
@melaniemeier67595 күн бұрын
Awe, so sweet! Mine always cried like that when they were tired ❤
@jasminaritchot777222 күн бұрын
God I cannot be a parent the crying would send me into a rage and I don’t wanna be like that at all😭
@stephanicastillo092923 күн бұрын
i always ask my sons when i correct the fussing "that feel better bud??" give a huge smile rub their head or belly n give em a big smooch i love ur parenting
@lauranato26 күн бұрын
I love you ❤️… i wish I could have my kids small again and be able to apply your knowledge
@maryjay783326 күн бұрын
❤❤😢
@baduca1126 күн бұрын
Agreed
@deew701425 күн бұрын
Same here
@jfinney22521 күн бұрын
I have a 4 month old daughter. Starting all over as my oldest is 14. And while some of parenting is “like riding a bike” and coming back to me, some of it feels like I’ve never experienced it before. I’m glad I found your channel. 💐🥰
@laurierogers345023 күн бұрын
You are beautiful to watch. To bad we all didn't have mother's like you. We all can learn from. You. GOD BLESS YOU!
@amala87226 күн бұрын
I started following your content, it is super useful ❤ to all mothers, I appreciate you ❤❤
@TruthSeeker041326 күн бұрын
and fathers also.
@victoriah.20838 күн бұрын
Everything takes 30% more time at this age to communicate and resolve their frustrations. Soothe more, offer yes/no options. Limit choices to 2 items. Offer small rewards and explain what's happening when routine changes. Pointing is helpful. "Do you want this one? Or that one?" At this age toddlers have very little control. And just as their feet are ready to go, go, go. Someone is always telling them no, no, no. When they get upset 255 times a day. Say, "I know it's 😡 upsetting. But after [fill in the blank] WE can [fill in the blank]!" A couple of bribes work wonders. Lol. But seriously, you will get through this. This period will FEEL like it lasted for 100 years, but when they reach 3 it will seem like 100 minutes. Hang in there. Say a prayer. And give yourself a ticker tape parade, or maybe some ice cream, every now and then, for keeping it together and doing the HARDEST JOB on the planet: being MOM.❤😊
@B.Art-Fairy17 күн бұрын
He did tell her mom what he want by action. He fell on the carpet like a nap, But her mom got it after changing the diaper. He successfully communicated.🎉
@freshcados399122 күн бұрын
You’re such an inspiration! Thank you for your content
@mohammadyasin952215 күн бұрын
Hes too cute 😂
@mamamarina25 күн бұрын
You’re such a good mama and I’m so glad I found this channel! I regret not having knowledge like this to use more patience with my first. But now with my second I feel like I have more tools at my disposal. Your videos are so helpful ❤❤❤
@tinaatienza597726 күн бұрын
Wants his blanket, his favorite blanket❤
@RoronoaEmi21 күн бұрын
Baby sign language really helped us!! My son didn’t start talking until almost two, and even then it was like five words. Signing really helped him communicate his needs to me from an early age, and we avoided a lot of tantrums that way.
@carris2scents5724 күн бұрын
Yeah it’s called he’s sleepy lol After being a mom for 18 years I can hear a cry for 10 seconds and know of they’re just tired
@juniperwool23 күн бұрын
I wish you would've been my mom. Just beautiful the love you share with them.
@catgeel26418 күн бұрын
Not being able to communicate must be SO hard! We did sign language with our kid and believe it helped a lot! We didn't have many of these meltdowns, as he did have the means to communicate with us. It's been absolutely great to see what they think about😊
@Ruth-ri6zm25 күн бұрын
I thought the kid was tired or hungry
@PaigePaige-qi5sg24 күн бұрын
Kids don’t cry like that for a diaper age has this crap all wrong he wanted something it’s almost as if she took his blanket and Mickey on purpose to make this video this person is clearly nuts
@Ruth-ri6zm24 күн бұрын
@@PaigePaige-qi5sg couldn't agree more
@Soo_Blessed24 күн бұрын
I have certain little toys I get my grandson to hold and play with it keeps his attention while I change his diaper
@my2cworth4U22 күн бұрын
My son used to throw himself on the bed face down and cry. Then he'd come out of his room and say: all better now!
@naturalhairaby23 күн бұрын
Even me at my age, I still throw “tantrums”without even knowing what I need. His wasn’t just for a show, he actually needed something 😂😂😂 thank you for inspiring we the upcoming mamas
@MC068322 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@travelchannel30410 күн бұрын
Cool 😎! It helps to know how you're thinking (not that it's any of our business) but it helps me cause, I think if we or our children have (still) transition issues , or "im frustrated but I've not sure why..yet I cry!! LoL I did that at 11yrs old!! (At a wedding!)
@amnesianinja660724 күн бұрын
Amazing! I recommend using a baby sign language really early on. Helped my little one until they could speak more words. I used Mackintosh
@roxxyredandsweetiemow40289 күн бұрын
Great going there Mom! Way to stay focused.
@budgiebreder20 күн бұрын
This is how to parent! Meeting childs needs here and now and then focusing on their future
@MostPowerfulPMofIndia24 күн бұрын
Never mishandle a child like that Take care they are sleepy
@haou1324 күн бұрын
Excellent !!!
@ViviArreal11 күн бұрын
Essa é a mãe que eu seria hoje aos 49 anos. Pena que quando tive idade para ser mãe, devido a vários tipos de problema de saúde, não pude ter filhos. Fica para uma próxima 🙏❤️
@casajessa8 күн бұрын
How long did it take you to master not being reactive and how to tackle these situations?
@cindybraunfels832923 күн бұрын
He’s tired. You can hear it in his cry! Don’t worry about his feelings, be a parent.
@christina755721 күн бұрын
At this point, I taught my kids signs and they had way less meltdowns
@annabellejanssen24923 күн бұрын
Maybe he wanted areal loving and honest hug from mom and not a blanket. But I guess the poor baby knows that all he gets similar to attention is a warm blanket instead of a warm hug!
@sashamartin325925 күн бұрын
Thank you for this.❤
@GinniMing-bh5bb20 күн бұрын
Love your parenting style!
@user-xj3cw6eg6k26 күн бұрын
U r amazing..... thank you for sharing ❤
@miahoffmann891823 күн бұрын
She‘s amazing? Posting her kids tantrums on YT?
@kimberlylowe459025 күн бұрын
I've seen a lot of babies cry when it comes time to change your diapers. This little boy is not havin it. I know he needs his diaper change but he is not a happy camper.
@darlenerose112723 күн бұрын
Just be ready for more tantrums maybe at 3,4 and 5,sounds like he's tired to me. Good luck keep up the good work
@samanthamccallum1326 күн бұрын
You rock and are an amazing mom ❤❤
@dinagreen850826 күн бұрын
Keep up the good work!!! 👍💯☺️
@claireschweizer476521 күн бұрын
"Can't communicate what he's feeling" he's screaming and crying...that has "frustrated" and "uncomfortable" written all over it. Seems like an effective communication.
@raven_bard21 күн бұрын
The way he flopped sideways onto the carpet in defeat and frustration - I feel you, bud.
@camillamerighi683323 күн бұрын
I think it also really helps that you remain calm throughtout!
@natachamusser24 күн бұрын
I love when parents teach their kids sign language. It makes lofe so much easier on both ends.
@jrseygrl22 күн бұрын
Its called Nap time ! He needs his nap!
@joshuacsupohdvideomaker787323 күн бұрын
He said, "Im tired, homie, duh" 😅😅
@Enjoyingutube22 күн бұрын
That’s a cry for a nap. That’s why he wanted his blanket and his toy. I’m sure he fell asleep on the couch.
@ABCDEFG1216323 күн бұрын
lmao, the way he fell down 😭✋🏼
@cherishmiller119 күн бұрын
That’s great and everything, but I needed a nap. Lol
@nuwon815422 күн бұрын
Nope...you have to teach him not to act that way
@dlniafaqehamad527523 күн бұрын
Have ever get upset or crying? Something I feel I’m not good enough? Kids are not easy creature ❤️
@bethmurphy812921 күн бұрын
My son is just starting this phase too. I thought i would be a lot less patient than i am, but i realized early on that i dont mind if he's crying because he doesnt get what he wants, because i know he's really ok. Its the cries when he isnt ok that get to me.
@pauladiaz71014 күн бұрын
She takes helicopter parenting to the next level
@ivories88wi23 күн бұрын
I’m sure you are a good mama, but when you ask your child if they “want to do xyz” you are telling them they are in charge. It may be a small thing, and eventually they need to learn how to make life decisions but not so young, and not at every turn. If your child had said NO! Then it becomes a battle. Don’t set you and them up for failure. Instead tell them (kindly) it’s time for a diaper change. There are times and ways to let them make a choice (what would you like to wear today?) but there are also times you need to be the parent and make those calls. Retired school teacher who has seen WAY TOO MANY parents let the kids make the decisions. (Shall we go now? Will you carry your own book bag?, etc etc).
@keziaendsley743623 күн бұрын
You are awesome
@lucindaarmour742223 күн бұрын
Nap time. That just screams nap time to me but I appreciate it may have been at a time that didnt suit.
@cedricburkhart373824 күн бұрын
I like that mom she's so good with the little one.🙂
@user-kv3bt5ez2z23 күн бұрын
that was lovely, awesome Mommy
@shazgannie998224 күн бұрын
Smart mommy.
@CatieCarrier8 күн бұрын
Excellent job Mom :)
@silverkay-cx4iy23 күн бұрын
He was crying because he was tired, same reason he wanted a blanket and cuddly to nap with.
@cacampbell365422 күн бұрын
Lets hear it for reducing preventable trauma in parenting!!!!
@tazia620825 күн бұрын
He even shook his head no on the dry diaper. What a cutie pie. He does really well at communicating.
@ritathoma151824 күн бұрын
Wonderful! 👏🏻❤
@Dontcare2213 күн бұрын
Good job, mama.
@iiSxmplyleah23 күн бұрын
My sister gentle parents and it didn’t end well in my opinion her girls are five they literally cry over everything and cry until they get they’re way and they do get they’re way