Dear Abby: How do I explain to my mom that I can’t teach a 16-month-old to care for himself?

Dear Abby: Grandma wants toddler to be ‘trained’ so she can babysit him

DEAR ABBY: I have a 16-month-old who has recently learned to walk. My mom was watching him one day a week while I worked part-time, but she ultimately decided it was too much stress on her back and said she could no longer lift him. Lately, she has been telling me I need to “train” him to do certain things in order for her to watch him without lifting him (e.g., climb into his own car seat). Abby, he’s too young to consistently do anything like …

Dear Abby: My mom wants me to train my toddler in certain tasks

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Dear Abby: How do I explain to my mom that I can’t teach a 16-month-old to care for himself?

Her mom is complaining that she can't lift the baby anymore. But rather than get another caregiver for him, grandma says he should be "trained" to do things like get in his own carseat.

Dear Abby: How do I tell my mother I don’t want her to watch my kids anymore

Dear Abby gives advice to a parent whose mother is having difficulty picking up and taking care of her granddaughter.

Dear Abby: My mom expects too much from my toddler and I’m stressed out over safety

Dear Abby: I have a 16-month-old who has recently learned to walk. My mom was watching him one day a week while I worked part-time, but she ultimately decided it was too much stress on her back and said she could no longer lift him. Lately, she has been telling me I need to “train” him to do certain things in order for her to watch him without lifting him (e.g., climb into his own car seat). Abby, he’s too young to consistently do anything like …

DEAR ABBY: Grandmother thinks toddler should be more responsible

DEAR ABBY: I have a 16-month-old who has recently learned to walk. My mom was watching him one day a week while I worked part-time, but she ultimately decided it was too much stress on her back and said she…