5 toddler rites of passage all parents must live through
We’re all entitled to rites of passage in life. The 18th birthday bash, our first trip overseas without our parents, or our first housewarming. So, surely toddlers should have the same rites, even if theirs are somewhat different to ours.
The experienced parents among us will recognise the following:
3. A big stack
As toddlers explore the world around them, danger and excitement become entwined. A wall which was previously out of reach is suddenly surmountable, and running full pelt down a gravel hill adds an element of slip hazard that’s very appealing.
It’s common to see toddlers sporting a variety of bumps, scrapes and bruises. But the best battle wounds of all are the result of a major stack that you watched in slow motion out of arms reach.
This may or may not result in a trip to the hospital and may or may not leave a scar.