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Plus: Why Your Toddler is Obsessed with Cleaning! 🧹
Markey Battle
January 12, 2024
We made it Mamas! It’s the second Friday of 2024, so it’s the second-best day of 2024. That’s how it works, right? But even though it’s just the second-best day of the year, we hope this newsletter is the best one you’ve read yet!
In This Almost Weekend Newsletter:
Why Does My Toddler Love to Clean so Much? 🧹
Toy Rotations Are the Key to a Lasting Playtime 🪀
How to Get Rid of Sunday Scaries Once and For All 😨
3 Podcasts Parents Need to Listen to in 2024 🎧
Why Does My Toddler Love to Clean so Much? 🧹
@_nurane.s.j Cleaning baby is back. 🫧🧹 #cleaningbaby #sweeperbaby #sweeperlife
If you bought your toddler a broom or one of those toy Dyson vacuum cleaners for Christmas, you know. There’s a reason so many companies have a wide selection of cleaning toys for tots and kids. But why are our little ones so addicted to chores?
Laura Phillips, a neuropsychologist, and Sofia Dumery, the senior vice president at Melissa & Doug, cite several reasons toddlers are drawn to cleaning pretend play.
🪞They Love to Imitate You
Children are natural imitators. That’s how they learn, grow, and develop certain habits. Whether you’re cleaning every day or every week, if it’s a common enough occurrence, they’ll remember your actions and attempt to recreate them.
👍 It Makes Them Feel Good
All of the stress cleaners know the boost of serotonin they get from cleaning all too well. Kids feel joy too, whether they’re actually cleaning or not. Dumery and Phillips both agree that pretend cleaning allows children to grow in their independence, self-esteem, and confidence.
🧹 It’s Accessible
Not only do toddlers see brooms and other cleaning materials getting ‘played with’ every day by their parents, but they also know that cleaning is always an option. Plus, most parents give their little ones small jobs like cleaning up after themselves, so they know what to do.
Toy Rotations Are the Key to a Lasting Playtime 🪀
Only our toddlers could have a room full of toys and still get bored within seconds. They do see the same toys every day. That’s why many mamas are rotating their kid’s toys. Rotating your tot’s toys is easy. Fill a container with new toys each week, then swap out the toys based on their category. Constantly changing your kid’s toys creates a more meaningful playtime.
How to Get Rid of Sunday Scaries Once and For All 😨
Sunday scaries are (unfortunately) a universal experience. But there are several ways to quell them before they destroy your weekend. Make sure you’re well rested, get a few small things done before Monday, make Sunday nights fun for your family, and don’t put too much stress on your Monday to-do list. It’s also good to remember that the week ahead is never as bad as it seems on Sunday night.
3 Podcasts Parents Need to Listen to in 2024 🎧
👩👩👦👦 The Parenting Junkie Podcast:
Host: Avital Schreiber-Levy
Dive into the world of intentional parenting with Avital, as she shares practical advice on creating a harmonious family life. From positive discipline strategies to effective communication, this podcast is a treasure trove of mindful parenting insights.
👨👩👧👦 Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker:
Host: Dr. Meg Meeker
Join Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician and parenting expert, as she explores the keys to raising strong, confident children. With a focus on resilience and building strong parent-child connections, this podcast is a go-to resource for navigating the challenges of modern parenting.
👨👨👦 Spawned Parenting Podcast with Kristen and Liz of CoolMomPicks:
Hosts: Kristen Chase and Liz Gumbinner
Get ready for a dose of humor and relatability with Kristen and Liz. The founders of CoolMomPicks.com share their experiences and interview experts on everything from serious parenting topics to the lighter side of raising kids.
Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned pro, these podcasts offer a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and laughter to make your parenting journey a little bit easier. Happy listening!
Lemon Shots 🍋 🥃
🧑⚖️ Trump did not deliver the closing arguments for his trial. Judge Arthur Engoron should issue a final decision on the case this month.
💲Bitcoin is eligible for trade as of yesterday. Already, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and iShares Bitcoin Trust have begun trading.
⚖️ Israel faced the International Court of Justice yesterday after South Africa accused the nation of committing genocide.
✈️ Alaska Airlines is offering $1,500, as well as a ticket refund, for passengers on flight 1282. The airline is scrambling to avoid several lawsuits, which are likely to happen.
🐕 South Korea passed a vote banning dog meat for human consumption. The ban on production and sales begins in 2027, giving dog farmers and restaurants time and grace.
🔴 Gov. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley had their debate Wednesday night. The two attacked each other, ignored Trump, and celebrated Gov. Cris Christie’s drop-out.
🇫🇷 Gabriel Attal made headlines as the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of France. President Emmanuel Macron hopes Attal will ignite a fresh course for France.