Playful Tips for Encouraging Dawdling Toddlers

Every nanny and parent knows: there is a toddler coming-of-age stage where the child, who once rode so serenely in a stroller or was happy to be worn in a carrier, no longer has the patience for such things. It usually happens when they begin to walk and the world becomes accessible to them in a way that it never was before.

In cities like San Francisco, walks down the street become brand new and magical and are a great way to enjoy your time together. Little ones stop at every flower or mailbox and look around with a delicious sort of wanderlust.