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The toddler years don’t have to be “terrible”.
Imagine if you knew exactly what to do every day in your life as a toddler mom. If you want effective and enjoyable parenting and mom life, you’re in the right place. Brought to you by a pediatrician mom.

The mission of Effective Mommy is to help YOU…
Enjoy and make the most of the toddler years
Simplify toddler mom life by focusing on what truly matters
Be a happy, confident, and effective toddler mom
What are you focusing on today?
HELP FROM THE LATEST ARTICLES ON THE BLOG
What to Do When Your Toddler Hits
Hitting behavior in toddlers is common, but can be very stressful for parents who don’t know how to cope with it. If your toddler has hit someone else, take heart. Just like tantrums, it does NOT...
How to Share Your Faith With Your Kids
Why Should I Share My Faith with My Kids? Children are the ultimate blessing. As parents, we each have a responsibility to raise our children to be the greatest versions of themselves. The world...
How to Read to Your Toddler (And What to Expect)
This post contains affiliate links. Ah, reading! We found that many moms wonder about how soon they should begin reading to their toddlers, and when they should start teaching them to read. ...
Benefits of Reading to Your Toddler
If you’ve been wondering if all that reading out loud to your toddler has been doing any good, we can assure you, yes, it has! You’re totally not alone to wonder that either. Reading to our...
Learning Through Play for Toddlers
Being a mom, especially a toddler mom, can be overwhelming. So many decisions to make everyday, all day. As a developmental pediatrician, I am here to tell you that there can be some peace from the...
Why Does My Toddler Throw Toys Instead of Playing With Them?
If wondering why your toddler seems to love throwing toys instead of playing with them, you're not alone. This is very common toddler behavior. We’ve all been there. You hand your toddler a gorgeous...