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the Mudroom

Allana Robinson

Weekly nuggets of developmentally appropriate parenting wisdom to help you parent your toddlers and preschoolers more effectively, with less effort. The Mudroom is recorded live on Facebook every Tuesday at 9pm eastern, 6pm pacific.

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00:11:56

Why is My Child Biting?

the Mudroom ·

2022/09/07

There is nothing quite as triggering to parents as their child biting. I mean…who the heck opens their mouth and decides to latch onto another human's skin?! It’s wild when you think about it like that. But the answer is young children. Young children do that. Whether it’s at home and your kid is just randomly chomping into your arm while you play. Your toddler sinking their teeth into their baby brother when upset. Or maybe you get that dreaded “ouchie note” home and a little frown from their

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00:15:49

Thinking of Holding Your Kid Back a Grade?

the Mudroom ·

2022/08/27

“Redshirting” or delaying enrolling your child into Kinder (or 1st grade if you chose to skip Kinder) and keeping your child back a year is a question I get asked about frequently. There’s a lot of anxiety and stress about the decision to redshirt or not red shirt, and to be honest there’s a whole bunch of controversy and drama about it too. So I figured I’d go ahead and chat about it in this week’s Mudroom. I get asked a lot about it because I made the decision to red-shirt my oldest son, which

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00:15:53

How to Validate Your Child's Emotions

the Mudroom ·

2022/08/22

“Validate their emotions” is a phrase that has taken on almost a comedic meaning. Along with the general misunderstanding that gentle parenting means let-your-kids-run-wild and baby talk your 5 year old, Validating emotions has also been misunderstood as absurdly pointing out your kid is crying (in a baby voice of course) and then awkwardly standing there staring at one another for a while. And I’ll admit, I’ve had my fair share of laughs watching the Instagram reels where parents share their

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00:07:29

Can I Interrupt Your Real Quick?

the Mudroom ·

2022/08/16

I don’t know about you but for myself and alot of people I know, we were raised being told that interrupting was rude. So it’s understandable that we as parents get frustrated every time their child bursts into the middle of their conversation to ask why puppies and cats don’t get along while waving a coloring sheet of a puppy and cat snuggling in your face. It’s a bit rude (and a bit annoying). And kids do it alot. You might have attempted to correct this by telling them “stop interrupting” and

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00:09:47

Trauma Bonding

the Mudroom ·

2022/08/16

Buckle up because we’re going to talk about a serious topic for this week’s Mudroom. Recently there’s been a big surge in discussion around things like spanking and physical punishment out of love for their children. “Spare the rod- spoil the child” kind of energy. I do want to make this perfectly clear: we don’t spank children around here. You won’t ever hear me say: spank your child, a small pop is okay, a little tap is fine. There is no justification for physically harming your child. There is no

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00:10:51

Answering the Tough Questions With Your Child

the Mudroom ·

2022/08/09

This is a topic I want to get into because it’s something that happens a lot, and it’s also something that often makes parents uncomfortable. I’m talking about when you’re out and about and your kid (often loudly… or at least it seems loud) points out someone who is different in someway. “Why is my new classmate darker then me?” “What happened to that man’s arm?” “How come that kid gets to use that tablet in the classroom?” Sometimes they notice these things and come home and ask but I want to

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00:09:13

How Do I Stop The Incessent Noise?

the Mudroom ·

2022/07/24

Tick Click Tick Click That was the sound a child was making over and over while sitting his his mothers lap and waiting to be called into the office. And with every tick and click you could see her patience slipping away. Eventually she put her hand over his and asked him to please stop making that noise. It seemed like he handn’t even realized he was making the noise, because he looked up surprised and stopped. You might also notice your child seems to just make random noises and sounds, or

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00:13:55

Preparing for Kindergarten

the Mudroom ·

2022/07/24

Let me just ask- have you started yet? You know, searching Pinterest for cute “I’m starting Kinder” picture ideas, buying all school supplies, and all the generally cute and fun stuff we parents get sucked into doing when Kindergarten is just around the corner. Chances are, if you have a 4/5 year old, you’re prepping for that transition either this upcoming August or in the upcoming year (feels far away but it’s not really). And while there’s usually a bunch of excitement for this huge milestone,

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00:13:14

How to Structure Your Child's Summer Break

the Mudroom ·

2022/06/29

Summer is here! ☀️ Or at least nearly here for most of us. And while the kids may be free for shenanigans for a few weeks, parents often are not. Whether that’s because you’re working, have younger children who need attention, or you simply don’t want a kid at your heel all summer complaining about having nothing to do, it’s time to make a game plan. And I’ve got an easy one to share with you that’ll make summer break manageable (and dare I say fun?) for everyone. This is going to be particularly

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00:12:43

Are Extracurricular Classes Good or Bad?

the Mudroom ·

2022/06/23

Summer is in full swing which often brings about a whole lot of buzz about extra-curricular and enrichment classes. I’m talking swim, dance, acting, art, violin, soccer, all the things. I mean, let’s be honest. It’s freaking ADORABLE to see your kid in their little mini uniform wandering around the field while the coach/instructor tries to corral them all back in. Or celebrating their first score/performance/award? The pride parents feel is basically at the same level it would be if they had won the

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00:13:55

My Child Loves Dad (or Mom) More...

the Mudroom ·

2022/06/18

So there are these cute videos on Reels and Tiktok where both parents stand on either side of the child and count to three- then they run in opposite directions and wait to see who the child follows. And it’s this cute little trend that everyone gets a little laugh from when the child hurries after the same parent every time. But… It stops being so funny when it keeps happening over and over again. It can sting a bit to see your child light up every evening when their other parent walks through the

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00:13:39

Is it Inclusion or Integration?

the Mudroom ·

2022/06/12

This is important, okay? Not too long ago we discussed how to pick out a daycare program for your child and I love being able to support parents with such a huge milestone. Whether it’s their first time being cared for outside the home or if they're simply changing programs - it’s important to make sure that the program is a good fit for your child. But there’s a topic that really needs its own separate conversation. And that’s inclusion vs integration. Some schools will use the phrases like they’re

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00:17:23

How to Pick a Preschool

the Mudroom ·

2022/06/02

If you’re reading this there’s a pretty good chance that you’re either looking for a preschool/daycare or that decision is looming in the near future. (And boy does the time fly by! You’ll blink and it’ll be time to choose.) There’s a lot to consider and it can be overwhelming. A lot of parents focus on the logistical things- which is completely reasonable! It’s important to consider if it’s on your way to work or if you want a center vs a more homelike environment. Those types of features are

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00:11:40

Becoming a Mom VS Becoming a Dad

the Mudroom ·

2022/05/27

You might have heard the quote from the movie/book Juno: “A woman becomes a mother when she gets pregnant, a man becomes a father when he sees his baby.” And that sentiment seems to be reflected in a lot of the parents I work with. So, let’s just be completely honest here. When a woman becomes a mother- typically it’s an immediate shift into motherhood and we adopt that identity pretty early on. (Although I understand that not everyone experiences motherhood the same way- this is generally.) We

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00:12:56

My kid can’t focus! Should I be worried?

the Mudroom ·

2022/05/27

There are a lot of parents who watch their child bounce from one activity to another and wonder why their child can’t seem to Just Sit Still. Your kids seem easily distracted when they were supposed to be putting their jackets in the closet. Or they’re suddenly as your leg poking their nose into your conversation when you swore you sent them off to wash their hands for dinner. You thought they were picking up the blocks from the living room but when you come back they’ve disappeared to the playroom

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00:12:19

Is the Toothfairy and Easter Bunny Real?

the Mudroom ·

2022/05/27

Everyone loves a little magic in their lives and for a lot of parents, there’s a lot of joy and fun in creating magic for their children. Have you ever scrolled through Pinterest and seen how creative some of these ideas are? Like “tooth fairy glitter” inside a special envelope. Reindeer treats trailed around the backyard so Santa’s reindeer know where to park on Christmas Eve. Or pieces of colorful eggshells around the Easter basket that the bunny left behind. Among the endless work of filling

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00:12:23

Bribes and Boundaries With Your Child

the Mudroom ·

2022/05/23

Most of us are aware of what bribing is. Afterall, it’s not a secret that children can sometimes be really difficult. It reminds me of the iconic scene in the movie Lord Of The Rings where Gandalf the Wizard shouts “YOU SHALL NOT PASS!”- That’s what it feels like when you’re running late and you need to them to just accept that the red cup is missing and you don’t have anymore time to run around the house searching for it. They have their little feet firmly planted in front of the door with a pouty

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00:14:57

How to Handle Your Child Cursing

the Mudroom ·

2022/04/28

Picture this: you’re having a playdate at your friend's house. The kids request a popsicle so your mom's friend hands each one a nice, fun summer treat. Everyone is happy and smiling and it’s just a wonderful, wholesome moment. Then your child accidentally spills a drop of purple popsicle on their shirt- they look down and… Bombs away! They drop the F-bomb. 😮 Now everyone is staring in disbelief and you can’t decide if this is one of those moments where you laugh (afterall, it was timed

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00:14:07

How to Stop Your Child from Being Aggressive

the Mudroom ·

2022/04/25

Recently in the free community for parents Parenting Posse a parent asked a question about their child being unintentionally aggressive, but no matter what the parents did (taking away screen time, discussing the incident, etc) the behaviour continued. And this isn’t the only time a parent has asked a question with a similar scenario: - The child keeps doing a certain perceived misbehaviour. - Parents gives a punishment - Child stops for a day or two, maybe, but then does it again. Rinse and

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00:13:54

Why are kids so emotional?!

the Mudroom ·

2022/04/12

When we think about emotional, angsty, moody children we often think about teenagers, right? We’re picturing a 16 year old with their hoodie pulled over their head, earphones blaring Paramore to block out the world, and a permanent scowl. So WHY the heck is your 3 year old already bursting out in tears and yelling you’re a mean momma? Isn’t it a bit too early for your kid to be huffing and rolling their eyes? Why are kids so emotional?! A lot of parents seem to already know this is common behavior

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