63. STRUGGLING TO GET MY LITTLE IN THE CARSEAT! WHAT CAN I DO?

Let me start by saying you are not alone mama! Also, it is entirely normal. 

Imagine someone stuffing you into a little seat and then restraining you with these straps! It can be pretty frustrating for our little ones. So we wanted to share some ways to help our little ones adjust to this transition a little more smoothly. 

Here is a reminder, our toddlers are learning that they are separate from us so they will fight and say no and want more control over their own autonomy. We can help them by giving them choices and feeling like they have more control over their own situation. 

They are also not living a busy hectic life like we are so it is not fair to rush them. We can ease some of this tension just by merely preparing them with time. That means we need to be conscious of the time and allow them to transition.  

Some things they can do on their own are:
1. grab a snack and drink they'd like to take on the ride (as long as it is safe)
2. decide what jacket or what they want to put on first
3. bring a toy or book (better yet have them in there already so that they know they can always play in the car)
4. allow them to strap themselves in or climb into their seat

REMEMBER RUSHING WILL NOT HELP (ALLOW TIME FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION)

And our favorite change a mood, not a mind! We have some fun ways you can do that in this Family Fun Fridays episode that's coming up!

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