Author: Noeum
Noeum
Hi, I’m Noeum. By day, I’m a Professor of Human Resource Development at Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University. By night, I apply those leadership strategies to my toughest students yet: my 8-year-old daughter and my 2-year-old "Head of Negotiations."
Last Tuesday, I found a noodle stuck to the ceiling. Yes, the ceiling. My two-year-old had just finished lunch, and honestly? I wasn’t even mad. Because here’s what I’ve learned as a parent: when you’re teaching a toddler to use a fork, mess isn’t failure. It’s progress. If you’re wondering how to teach a toddler to use a fork without turning every meal into a disaster zone, you’re in the right place. I’m going to share what actually works (and what doesn’t), based on real experience with a very enthusiastic eater. Real life: Sometimes the fork is just an accessory…