30 Days Of Parenting Toddlers Prompts
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Creative Writing Prompts For Parenting How-To Articles
Take an idea below, modify it, change, it, or expand on it. But whatever you do, don’t stop until you turn it into a 500 to 1,000 word article geared towards helping parents raise happy, healthy toddlers. Write a how-to article for a parenting magazine. (Remember to cite your sources.)

1. How do you know it’s time to potty train your toddler?
   
   
2. What are some creative ways to make potty training more fun?
   
   
3. How can you get past those “terrible twos” without losing your mind?
   
   
4. Will a “mommy and me” program really help my child and I bond?
   
   
5. Childproofing your home for the new walker in the family.
   
   
6. What is a time out, why should I use one and what are the different time out methods used around the world?
   
   
7. What are the pros and cons to spanking my toddler?
   
   
8. How does diverting my child from a destructive behavior work better than yelling, scolding, or spanking?
   
   
9. How can I handle my child’s newfound love for throwing temper tantrums in public?
   
   
10. I’d like to set limits with my toddler so he/she knows the “rules” in this family. What’s the best way to approach this?
    
    
11. I’ve read how important it is to have a set structure in my child’s life but I don’t really know what “structure” is or when it’s time to adjust that “structure” to my child’s growing needs. Can you help?
    
    
12. What is positive reinforcement, how does it help a child, and can you give some examples?
    
    
13. My toddler hates eating vegetables, what can I do to help him/her enjoy vegetables?
    
    
14. My toddler hates eating meat, what can I do to help him/her get the proper protein he/she needs?
    
    
15. My toddler likes to throw his/her food all over the kitchen. In fact, more of the food ends up on the floor and his/her clothes than it does in his/her mouth. What can I do to put an end to this?
    
    
16. Is it better to keep a regular meal time or let my toddler tell me when he/she is hungry and then feed him/her?
    
    
17. I really want a date night with my spouse, but I’m afraid to leave my toddler with a babysitter? How do I know I picked the right babysitter? What should I be looking for? Should I instill a spy camera device?
    
    
18. When should I take my toddler to the doctor, the dentist, or the chiropractor? What should I look for in a physician, dentist, or chiropractor?
    
    
19. How do I know when my toddler is ready for a “BIG CHILD” bed?
    
    
20. When my toddler is ready for a “BIG KIDS” room, what should I look for when it comes to furniture, window dressing, and electronics?
    
    
21. My toddler likes to run away from me when we are in public. I get scared that he/she may become lost in the crowd or kidnapped. How can I stop him/her from running away from me?
    
    
22. Which toys are best for toddlers and why?
    
    
23. How can I help my toddler learn the alphabet and counting?
    
    
24. How can I teach my toddler to be cautious of strangers without making him/her feel that the world is a big, bad place?
    
    
25. How can I help my toddler get to know his/her grandparents when they live 2,000 miles away?
    
    
26. How can I select age-appropriate movies for my toddler?
    
    
27. How can I select age-appropriate books for my toddler?
    
    
28. How can I select age-appropriate games for my toddler?
    (Especially ones I’d want to play again and again and again!)
    
    
29. What kind of crafts can I do with my toddler?
    
    
30. How can I keep a diary of all my toddler’s firsts?

• Practice interviewing. Call a few colleagues, friends, or family members and ask questions related to the theme of your choice. Then weave the article around the quotes.
  
  
• Talk to a health professional or child expert, and let him/her know that you don’t have an assignment yet, but you will pitch the article to target-appropriate magazines.