Dear Abby: My mom thinks I’m not teaching my toddler how to do tasks fast enough

Grandma 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…

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 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

DEAR ABBY: I have a 16-month-old who has recently learned to walk. Related Articles Dear Abby: Her air freshener habit has led to an unexpected problem Dear Abby: What I meant to be a compliment led to a big rift with my son’s wife Dear Abby: I don’t want to butt in, but yoga isn’t going to fix her problem Dear Abby: My husband is drifting along as a low-paid professor. Is it time …

Dear Abby: Grandma says 16-month-old will have to become more independent if she is to watch 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: How do I kindly tell my mom she can’t babysit?

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 thinks I’m not teaching my toddler how to do tasks fast enough

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 …