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Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Indoor activity: Spa day with your child
Our particular spa day was held at my friend Gemma's apartment. That way, Toby and her son Errol could enjoy the splashy fun together. (Also, they have a much nicer tub; ours is exactly 1 billion years old—and looks older.)
First Toby ran a bubble bath…(Nothing is sweeter than multiple babies in the bath!)
Then, since it was a special day, we busted out The Ultimate Toddler Treat: lollipops.
With that sugary snack, they didn't mind when we shampooed their hair, made soapy mohawks and washed their nooks and crannies.
The highlight of the spa experience was when we brought a colander into the bath and made it "rain." The boys were totally delighted. (Brilliant idea, Gemma!)
After the bath, the little guys dried off with their animal towels. (I am going to weep and then frame Toby's duck towel when he grows out of it, I love it so much:) Also, you will note that Toby is wearing diapers—we're taking a few-month hiatus from potty training, since, in the end, he didn't seem ready. I can explain more in the comments below, if you'd like!
Finally, we gave them massages with body lotion—an activity which, we quickly realized, had been easier with infants than with squirmy toddlers! (Here's a tutorial.) But Errol blissed out during the foot massage, and Toby thought leg massages were hilarious. He would dissolve into giggles as soon as I pressed his little calf muscle, it was so cute. (Is that a baby thing?)
It was such a cute afternoon, and the boys ended up happy, sleepy and sparkly clean. Mission accomplished. :)
For our sweet babes, we used natural products from The Honest Company, which we trust and adore: bubble bath, shampoo and body wash, face and body lotion, diapers and wipes. We also lit one of their new soy candles, which smelled like gardenia jasmine.
Bonus for all readers: Get $10 off a $40 purchase at The Honest Company using code ACupofJo10off40. (Limited to first-time customers and one use per customer. Good until April 1st.)
(This post is sponsored by The Honest Company, a company that we use everyday and whose mission we admire. Photos by Alpha Smoot for Cup of Jo)
130 comments:
- Sydney said...
What a fun day! We started and waited with our boys on training too, I never rushed things and if they didn't seem ready, I waited.
- Ai said...
Awwww they're so cute!! Man, I don't remember ever getting lollipops when I took baths as a little kid haha.
- Chloe Moon said...
What an adorable idea!! I have to check out The Honest Company! I've heard such wonderful things about it & Jessica Alba from the last Alt Summit! =)
Ergo - Blog - 10:12 AM
- cora87rs said...
so yes, why is he wearing diapers?
- Rachel Weaver said...
Could this be any cuter? I'm thinking, no.
- CC said...
My gosh, Toby could not be more adorable! What a gorgeous kid, Joanna. You and Alex must be so psyched to meet the next one :)
- Janika R. said...
Good post. enjoyed looking at the pictures..
- Elsa de Diego said...
Aww...my heart is melting! :) Great post! Xo,
- Inari said...
How totally precious, and a fun idea! My little one, who's still an infant, giggles when I massage his legs too. Maybe we've just got ticklish boys? It's super cute though. He's just now starting to enjoy bath time, I'll have to introduce him to bubbles and a colander some day.
Boys are a little more resistant to potty training, I've been told. So taking a hiatus is totally normal! Good on you for picking up Toby's cues. When he's ready, you'll both know it! - 10:30 AM
- Alma said...
I totally agree with you about the duck towel... it's so cute!! And so is Toby, what a lovely face!
Did you buy the towel as it is? Or did you DIY?
http://polkadotsflowers.blogspot.mx/ - 10:32 AM
- Le Smurf said...
Eeeeeeeek! His eyebrows just kill me!!
Also - he'll pee in the loo when he's ready! Dont rush a brother!
Xx - 10:43 AM
- Zoomie said...
Love the colander idea - great fun!
- Karissa said...
SO cute! toby is really starting to look more grown up!
- Brianna Towne said...
so sweet! love the honest company! their stuff is fantastic.
- Hatton Gravely said...
So cute! The colander idea is brilliant! We took a break from potty training too... If they aren't ready, there is no sense in continuing until they are!!
- megan said...
My almost 4yr old has started to like foot massages after his bathtime. It is the cutest thing ever. My husband tried to lightly massage his shoulders which just throws him into a fit of laughter. But he still comes back for more, it's so adorable and hilarious!
They say 3 is the magic number for boys. Glad you to see you are letting it happens as it does and not forcing it. He won't be in diapers forever. Enjoy the sweet diaper bum while you can! - 10:59 AM
- Sharla said...
How precious!!
- Amy Lauree said...
the colander idea is so great! I'm going to try it with my littles ones tonight :)
My daughter was 3 when she was finally potty trained. I felt like a failure for not having her done sooner, but realized it was pressures around me making me feel like I wasn't doing it right. We waited and with some new strategies, tried again and it stuck! It will happen for Toby when it happens :) - 11:05 AM
- Lauren Ashley said...
What a fun idea, I'll have to remember this. xo!
- Erin said...
It IS a fun idea - love it! (Another example of a really good sponsored post.) And would love to hear more of the Toby story if you're up for sharing. I think kids get there when they're ready.
- Jenny Barker said...
What an adorable, creative idea and what precious photos! Love those baby feet.. my baby's feet are now a size 11! He's a young man now but will always be my baby! Thanks for sharing your special spa day with us!
- sarah said...
all i have to say is when they are ready the potty training isn't really "training"... they just move on. my son was a few months shy of turning 3 and my daughter claims she is ready at not quite 2 but i don't really believe her! we are doing it for now but if she wants back in diapers then by all means i will put her back in them. diapers are easy!! having to find a potty at a moments notice is far from easy! let him decide and in the meantime just enjoy that he is still a little guy. it doesn't last forever... boo hoo!
- phyllis said...
What a sweet idea :). I particularly like the idea of making these lovely little memories for little ones and their friends!
And can I just give you some encouragement about potty training? I actually bought the book that was recommended by a few of your readers (Oh Crap! Potty Training) and read it cover to cover before I started to potty training my 23 month old a couple of weeks ago. I felt confident she would get it and then the first week it literally all fell apart around me (being 5.5 months pregnant and hormonal didn't help). I was THIS close to throwing in the towel because my daughter was driving both my husband and I insane and having accidents everywhere. We were getting RIDICULOUS toddler tantrums over potty training EXCEPT when her nanny did it during the day. That was my one sign that my daughter actually did get it and was ready, she just didn't want to do it when mommy and daddy were involved. I actually got some advice directly from the Jamie, the book's author, and a couple of days of attitude shifting/transitioning later? It totally CLICKED and now she's diaper free (no training pants either) and self-initiating peeing and pooping, at home and while we're out. I could barely believe it. Anyway, to get to the encouraging part of this comment :), I totally understand the need to just take a break and reset the process, and I especially get it since we're both in the same boat expecting number 2. I'm not sure what exactly happened with Toby that made you decide to pause, but whenever you are ready, stick to your guns and know that you two have made a capable, bright little boy who will get it :). Potty training is not an overnight process and they're being taught a skill that is so completely foreign to them...I don't blame them for getting freaked about by it! But as long as you stick to it, he'll get it too...there is hope :). - 11:16 AM
- Kelly Lynn said...
Thanks for your honesty. I feel disappointed in myself when I read blogs where their kid just got it all figured out the first weekend they tried. We have decided to stop for a while. When he had a meltdown and didnt want to get off the potty until he went (even though it was clear he was not going to go), we realized he is not ready. He has type A tendencies for sure, and apparently doesnt like like to fail at things. It broke my heart :)
- christina said...
love! the tub is a great winter activity! ever tried glow sticks in the bath tub! a favorite pass time in our house :)
- SincerelySammie said...
Your kids are adorable!
- arrayofcraze said...
what a fun momma you are! X, Allison
- Betty and Veronica said...
Im trying to build up the courage to start training my 2 year old in potty training and it has become clear to me that not only is my 2 year old not ready but I'm not either...it aint easy! Glad to know that others might be in the same boat as we are.
Love your blog Joanna! - 11:50 AM
- Natalie said...
Love your blog!
Question: have you tried the honest companies sunscreen?
I know you recommended badger (I think) and am looking to buy a safe one for my daughter. Wanted to ask since the $10 off 40 is awesome! :) - 11:59 AM
- laurenfoode.com said...
I'm not married, have no children, and am probably not even close. Yet I read this entire post, from the title to the last comment. I just freakin love this blog.
- Unknown said...
My experience with potty training was very bad in the beginning, just because e I didn't listen to my instincts. Specially, because it's really easy to feel a kind of exterior pressure in do it. Seriously, why are people so obsessed about other kid's dippers?
I started when my son was two years old and I can tell you he was not ready at all. Accidents were always happening, and it got to the point that me and my husband were asking each five minutes if he wanted to go to the potty.
I decided to stop the whole experience because I was going nuts. I also think it's very hard to do it during winter, because it's cold and there is more cloths and washing involved. So I kind of delayed until he was three. I have to tell you it was the best thing. Because once I started again it all clicked much better for him. I instantly felt that this was the right time. I really think that kids are different and have different timings... So just trust your instinct and that no one else knows him better than you. - 12:33 PM
- Sophie Chalumeau said...
Hi Joanna, very nice pictures - what camera do you use?
I'm looking for a good quality+design camera that is easy to carry around with the kiddos.. thanks - 12:59 PM
- Jesse said...
so much fun! i can't wait to try the colander during out next bath. thanks for the idea!
- aweighwithme.com said...
Such precious photos! Sounds like it was a dreamy day. :)
- Living Notes from NYC said...
Such a beautiful post! I love Honest products as well - aren't they wonderful? xo
www.livingnotesfromnyc.com - 1:08 PM
- Sara P said...
My son is a month or so older than Toby. Some days he wants to wear his "big boy underwear" and pee in the potty, other days he insists on wearing a diaper and flat out refuses the potty. The way I see it, he'll get there eventually, but on his own time.
Love the toddler spa idea! - 1:12 PM
- Shelley said...
So sweet! What a great "play date" for a bad weather day. I'm sure you & your friend enjoyed it just as much as the little ones. Toby is so precious. Thanks for sharing. And best of luck with the potty training. Hang in there. I tried on and off for 8 months to train my middle son. He just didn't care anything about it. It will come when he is ready.
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- Ashley&Nick said...
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- Ashley said...
Where is this duck towel from? It's absolutely adorable and you do not mention where it's from in any of your posts.
- Liz said...
Love it! So much fun! I give all three of mine foot rubs (6, 4, and 2).
Regarding potty training...just my experience here. My 4 and 6 year olds are boys. When my oldest was 2 we tried and failed to potty train. We were all miserable, so we backed off. He potty trained around 3 years, 4 months. Almost overnight. I think it took a full week to get accident free. Fast forward to #2. We decided to go child led. He too potty trained around 3 years, 4 months. Fast forward to #3, a girl. We fully expected her to be in diapers until she was three-ish. So imagine our surprise when, almost three weeks after turning two, she decided to be potty trained. We did nothing but provide undies. She made it clear she was ready (she already had the language, motor skills, etc.) I'm thrilled (it's been about three weeks of almost no accidents).
Anyway, my point is that the child led for us was way more successful, and we were all happier for it. - 1:57 PM
- ADRI'S WORLD said...
So cute! Love this idea.
adrisworld.com - 2:04 PM
- Lomagirl said...
I love the colander idea. Thanks!
For the towel- when my kiddos got too big for theirs but still wanted to use them, I sewed a matching towel onto the bottom- voila! Big kid hooded towels.
now my daughter has outgrown her yellow duck towel at age 9. I'm putting it to use for my 16 month old- but it's way to big for him! I might have to take the second towel off for a while. - 2:41 PM
- Catherine said...
What a neat idea! Love it, and the boys look like they had the best time.
- ABBY LOW said...
I think that is good that you are taking a break with the potty training. We tried early on with T and it just seemed like an epic fail. So we took a long break and now this time around, just shy of 3.5, he trained in a day. He can tell when he needs to go and can aritculate the need and also seems ready for it (pulling down his pants and underwear, lifting the toilet seat, washing his hands, etc.). I'm glad we waited. And he seems so proud of his accomplishment and milestone which is great, as well.
- Elsa de Diego said...
Also, wow, u have the coolest friends. I am so ordering Gemma's book! Thanks for sharing! Xo,
- Kathleen Heffner said...
What a fun idea! I'm thinking that my almost-2-year-old grandson would giggle during the massage, also.
- Alice said...
This is such an adorable idea! Lucky little boys. I know what you mean about multiple babies in the bath- there is a picture of me, my two brothers, and two family friends in ONE bath when we were little- even though I'm in the picture, I still think it's seriously cute! x
- Beth E. said...
An entire afternoon devoted to giving your son a bath? Must be nice to be a stay at home mom. I always just stuck my kids in the bath and answered emails on my phone while sitting on the toilet. I mean, the pictures are cute but it seems like a waste of an afternoon. And seriously? A massage for your child? Natch. Baths are to get playground dirt off.
- Beth E. said...
He is a child. He doesn't get to make decisions! No more diapers. The end. It is going to be SO much harder to potty train when you have an infant. I would just get it done with now. He is awfully old to be wearing diapers as it is. Do they let children wear them at preschool now? I remember they had to be fully potty trained when we were looking at schools.
- DR said...
I think it is good to take a break for now. My daughter trained at 27 months, and when I had my baby boy (she was 3 yrs and 2 months she totally regressed for a few weeks). Sometimes taking a break, even if only for a few months will be all that it takes.
- Shanti Knight said...
Joanna's a working mother. She's designed a job for herself in which she gets to make her own schedule a lot, but you'll notice she got to spend this time because the post was sponsored by The Honest Company. Give credit where credit is due. This woman is a hardworking mother with a very real and very successful career. Also, please feel free to read about the benefits of massaging children here: http://www.infantmassageusa.org/learn-to-massage-your-baby/benefits-of-infant-massage/
- Shanti Knight said...
really lovely photos and a sweet afternoon for those boys. my mom is involved in massage therapy. she taught infant massage classes when I was a kid and I've always loved massages from my her. I still ask for them when I go home ;) xoxo
- Phil Mooney said...
Wow Beth E - take it easy!
Grace - 5:19 PM
- Lauren said...
A well-timed article for you Beth: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/24/opinion/sunday/your-phone-vs-your-heart.html
- rnh said...
Nice comments only, please! (That means you, anonymous, or "Beth E"). Ha! Seriously, lady, we get it. And "it" isn't that you are a superior parent as you'd like us all to believe.
Love you and your blog Joanna! - 5:44 PM
- Josephine said...
Noice! Great idea to include a friend :-)
Our eldest, Oliver, almost 3, is only just completely out of nappies these past few weeks (I should add that he does wet the bed quite regularly, but he's doing pretty well overall). The whole process took about seven months with some pretty big hiccups (the birth of my second boy - yikes). We started potty training because he started to tell us before he would poo or wee, so we thought, 'Awesome, let's do this'. But it was very much a two steps forward, one step back thing. Our biggest lesson during the adventure was not to force anything. Taking a break is a great idea. Good luck going forward ;-) - 5:53 PM
- karen said...
Really??? Children don't get to make decisions??
Kids are so different. There is not one age that is ok. Your OPINION that it will be harder when she has an infant is just that, your opinion.
Some kids are ready at 1year old. Some kids are ready at 4. Neither is better than the other. - 6:09 PM
- Sarah and Renuka said...
What a lovely idea! And I'm a fan of The Honest Company and their products!
www.pocketfulofperspective.tumblr.com - 6:15 PM
- Elli said...
I was wondering one thing (This is in no way meant to be criticism! I have no kids and no experience!): Why is it ok to do sleep training but not to do potty training?
When I was young everybody was out of diapers by the age of 1 or 1 1/2 with very few accidents here and there and there was no sleep training. I know times change and it also depends on where you live. But I do not get the difference between letting my child cry at night or letting him cry because he wants his diaper back/does not want to go on the potty?
Maybe some mom on here could explain it to me :) - 6:32 PM
- Marcia said...
I'm with you, Liz! Boys just seem to take longer. It'll happen.
Watch out for this weird control issue/bully-mom thing going on here with some of these commenters. Yikes.
And, by the way, if you start too young you are only training yourself.
- Melissa said...
I love the pictures! Sweet memories in the making!
No worries, Joanna! We have six kids and they are all potty trained and sleep through the night. Even the two in college :-) Just enjoy the journey and do what works for your child and your family. - 6:51 PM
- Jasmine said...
Fun! And oh so cuuuutte. The colander idea is magic, going to give it a try.
- Nicole Buckingham said...
oh so sweet. i love the rain and the duckiness and the all around fun. although, those lollipop sticks in that slippery tub scare me just a tad... but oh the fun.
- Carrie said...
My daughter was 3 and a half before she was fully potty-trained. A long time to wait, yet she never regressed (is almost 5 now) and accidents have been very minor and very very few. Literally the day she decided she was ready, we never put a diaper on her again and she never asked for one. My take-away after stressing about this for so long: When they are ready, they are ready. No need to stress and fuss until that time has come.
- Zoë said...
I am a working Mother and still find the time to spend entire afternoons having a fun bath, going for a long walking adventure or just romping around in bed reading books. I think it is important to find time to share these moments with your little ones.... I love being in the moment and try to keep the phone away until after bedtime. With the exception of using the camera function.
- Patricia O'Shaughnessy said...
Just to say that potty training was the worst! Both my boys were 3 and it was still bad. But....they are 8 and 11 now and use the potty very well now. It will happen it just stinks.
- Carla said...
This may be a too much information question, but I am not a parent and my sisters and I were potty-trained by six months because my mother always told us that once we began to eat solid food she didn't care how old we were--sh*t was sh*t. When your children are 3 or 4 and still training, aren't they terribly uncomfortable to hold bowel movements in their diapers? Because wouldn't it be the same as adult excrement if they're eating the same food as adults?
- Katie said...
Best comment ever!
- Santa Barbara Makers said...
Ah! What a fun idea. They must have felt giddy having their bath together... very sweet.
- Marcia said...
Nobody's potty trained at 6 months. Either you are a lying troll or completely ignorant.
Human development, brain development, bodily development does not work that way.
So, so bizarre! - 10:33 PM
- Jennifer Duarte said...
We tried with my daughter when the month before she turned three. Things seemed to go well, until a week or so after her 3rd birthday, when she told me she was "over the potty". !!! After a couple of weeks of struggle, I talked to our pediatrician, she told me to take a break - that when the girlie was ready, it would happen (and she told me that all of her five year old patients are potty trained!). At about 3 years, 2 months, she told us she was ready. We got "fancy" pants (no pull-ups), and pretty much no accidents and no regressions after a couple of days.
- 1,000 oceans said...
Joanna, I think taking a break (and taking your child's lead) is absolutely a good idea, based on my experience. My daughter "got it" just before her third birthday, and has had very few accidents. It may be luck, but I think that "waiting" allowed her to fully develop both the cognitive and physical capabilities needed to be potty trained, even through the night.
And yes, I felt a lot of pressure from friends and family, as well as one potential daycare who told us that she could not be enrolled in the "3s" class if she was not potty trained, unless she had goals for potty training, through special education. I literally shared this article with the director,
written by a pediatric urologist, and found a wonderfully nurturing program elsewhere.
One last thing, and this is sort of an unconventional piece of advice, based on our experience, alone. It seemed like things really clicked here when I took myself out of the process. Specifically, I noticed that if the reward/praise came from someone else (in our case, a character on a Pez candy dispenser), she was much more motivated to try. I'm not sure how or why this was the case, but I do think it's important to not let it turn into a power struggle.
Hope this helps!
Sara - 11:09 PM
- Pia said...
Beth E.
You are a nasty bitch. Go get some sex.
Joanna, this post is LOVELY.
You are a wonderful mother. - 12:30 AM
- Vivien said...
Toby is so lovely and he looks so happy! A happy face warms my heart more than anything :)
- AJ said...
Hi Elli,
In my humble experience (one child), the difference is developmental readiness. Potty training relies not only on a young child's ability to communicate the need to use the potty, but also the ability to control their bladders (which can come months after the ability to control their bowels!) and the desire to be clean. It isn't just a physical milestone, but an emotional and psychological one as well.
Sleep training is helping to teach a child in a bounded way how to fall asleep by themselves and comfort themselves when wakened. They are capable of this at a much younger age, debatable by different opinions when this occurs.
If I have learned anything from being a parent, it is not only how to be patient with other human beings but also not to judge parenting styles. Children grow up healthy and happy in all kinds of households. As a community, we should be supporting each other in every way possible.
That being said, diaper cakes are nice. What your friend who just had a baby probably REALLY wants is for someone to come over, give her a hug after you've washed your hands, bring food, take out the garbage, do her dishes, give more hugs, hold the baby, and let her take an uninterrupted shower. Just my opinion. If you really want to go for it, massage her hands for her. It's so personal, and so nice, but so overlooked. - 12:57 AM
- Cheveu said...
Love the post and the idea - me and my little guy will do a spa day soon!
You can tell Beth E doesn't actually have kids and is actually just a troll -- no mom would actually talk that way. Also, no moms I know have time to be a condescending bully on blog comment sections but no time to give her kids fun baths. Case solved -- "she's" a 13 year old boy home sick from school trolling the internet looking to get reactions. Yawn.
- ALG1269 said...
I am pretty disappointed with many of these comments. I love this blog. Love the family and Toby melts my heart. As a mother of one and expecting my second I think any comment other than one that is kind and compassionate is a waste of time. xx
- crushedredvelvet said...
awe i love that you continue massages as he gets older! Everybody deserves a good massage, funny that he's ticklish in the calves?!
- jkkjacks said...
Can't wait to try the honest products. I just placed my order!
And, we did not start potty training our son until a few weeks before his 3rd birthday. If you try too hard before he's ready, you are just fighting a hopeless battle. I will say the best advice that I got (and did not take until I learned from my mistake) is forget pull-ups or training pants except at night. Toddlers still know they can go in them and there will be no mess. It is really tough at first, but straight from diaper to underwear seemed to be a faster way to learn. Of course, every child is different, so definitely got to do what is best for you and your child. - 9:50 AM
- Robin said...
In the end, we're all on a path to raise happy adults. Never once have I been asked in a job interview how old I was when I was potty trained (too bad... because I'm told I was about 18 months old. Someone would undoubtedly see this as a sign of genius and hire me on the spot!).
- Unknown said...
well said!
- Unknown said...
Those photos are beautiful! Particularly the one of Toby with the colander. He is lucky to have such nice documentation of his life.
- Mami said...
Thank you for the code! I just purchase this wonderful jasmine gardina candle (my two favorites!) as well as some awesome products for the summer -- bug spray -- and daily life -- laundry detergent and dishwasher pods.
He looks precious in his duck towel! - 12:09 PM
- Tania said...
actually, i know several people who have helped potty train their kids early on using techniques that help train babies to recognize when they need to use the bathroom. any kind of new technique is not foolproof, and of course depends on a host of other factors, including child readiness, but there are kids who potty-train very early, just as there are those who potty train late. just because carla's experience differs from yours doesn't justify you calling her "a lying troll or completely ignorant."
- sml said...
I've always read this blog and enjoyed it, but maybe because I am older now and getting more skeptical about presenting the "ideal' family, marriage, etc... as these Martha Stewart like photos with endorsed products and fabulous vacations and parties. Are we all so sucked up in pretty pictures and making the ideal DIY weddings, parties, and family outings- that we have lost what is really genuine and with a quiet kind of love.
I know I have a choice not to read these type of blogs and everyone will tell me to stop reading and I most likely will. But do these posts really make us better wives, friends, and parents? I read blogs because I enjoy the writing, thoughts and stories from the authors- not the image they portray. I guess I am starving for something real and maybe not so pretty anymore.
Nice comments only? What does that mean...is there no dialogue anymore in blogging?
- Julia Mallett said...
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- 6ix Feet High said...
My friend just took a potty training workshop and said that the teachers talked about a hormone that boys begin releasing around 27 months which makes it difficult to potty train them from that age until they are 3. I have no idea if this is true or not but I do believe there are "windows" of opportunity and if you happen to catch one, it just clicks. My son is 27 months and is potty training right now and doing great...I have a friend whose son is 3 years 3 months and shows no signs of interest. I would never judge her for not jumping on the potty training band wagon sooner! I don't know why there is so much judgement in these comments! Do what makes sense for your family, we're all just trying our best.
- Julia Mallett said...
@Beth E. as Karen said, in YOUR opinion. I hate when people make statements like they are facts, when they are obviously just opinions. Who are you to say what age is too old to be in nappies? In NZ, as far as I am aware, they don't have to be pottytrained.
And [in my opinon] children DO get to make decisions. I THINK that providing kids with a range of options and choices and empowering them to progress through a decision-making process is a key part of their development. Removing all decision-making opportunities for children I THINK pushes them down and could leave them feeling devalued. I'm not saying that I think all kids should get to make all the decisions all the time, but they should get to weigh in and be listened to.
Side note- my MIL says that her youngest refused to toilet train and then suddenly got up one morning and said "mum, I'm a big boy now, I wear undies". and that was the end of nappies - he never wore them again and never had an accident. - 4:34 PM
- Susan C said...
I have a "stupid" question. I see the water "raining" from the colander, but I don't see anyone pouring water into the device. I'm stumped.
- Beth E. said...
Gosh, I love it when women act like there is a perfect recipe for a mom and say "no mom would ever do blank". I have two lovely children and I work full time. I take a break to return personal calls and read (and occasionally comment on) parenting blogs and newspapers around this time every afternoon because it is when I'm at my least productive. I don't think I sound like a bully. I'm sorry if I hurt your delicate feelings but I wasn't talking to you.
- Beth E. said...
Thank you! It should say, No opinions, please!
- Julia Mallett said...
it's ok, team, Beth E also doesn't think children get to make decisions and that Toby is too old to wear nappies. So, you know...
- Julia Mallett said...
amen, Tania
- Julia Mallett said...
Beth E - you 'love' it when people act like there is a perfect recipe for a mum?
hmmm...some of your earlier comments: -
"He is a child. He doesn't get to make decisions! No more diapers. The end"
"He is awfully old to be wearing diapers as it is"
"And seriously? A massage for your child? Natch. Baths are to get playground dirt off"
Sounds to me like you think there is a perfect recipe for parenting and you aren't afraid to tell Joanna she is doing it wrong, lady. You haven't been sharing your opinion with people, you have been making statements like they are facts.
No-one is being delicate (way to undermine the conversation with that one, by the way), they/we are just trying to express that EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN OPINION - (you included), but that we all need to respect how we are doing things and not state our opinions like they are facts. - 5:10 PM
- Beth E. said...
Zoe, everyone's job requires a different time commitment. If I'm not answering my emails they just start calling my work cell phone and then my personal cell and if I don't pick those up they call my house and my husband's cell. They've even called my son trying to get in touch with me before. They knew I was at parent teacher interviews last fall and my husband and I were both ignoring our phones so they called the office at the school and pulled me out of a meeting with a second grade teacher. I'm not saying I'm so important but if someone sends me an email I have to answer it. The rule is that I don't return emails after midnight and before 5:30 and they can only call me in the middle of the night if it is an emergency (some people are a little fuzzy on what actually constitutes an emergency but that is another matter for another time) and then I usually end up going into work. I don't make lunches or drive car pool but I would if I could. We have dinner at 8 or 8:30 so my husband and I can eat with the kids most nights and I kiss them goodnight. I check history and English homework and my husband checks math and science. I generally don't work weekends but it happens more often than I would care to admit. I'm a working mom with a big job but I won't always have to work like this. And by the way, I really don't think I said anything so terrible. Heaven forbid someone not agree with Joanna.
- Julia Mallett said...
sml - I read this blog specifically because I "enjoy the writing, thoughts and stories from the author[s]". And I do think that many - most, even - of Joanna's posts are by turns thought-provoking, funny, and/or touching.
I also think that pretty much everything she posts is demonstrative of the quiet, genuine kind of love that you feel is missing. Is a toddler spa day a world-changing, high-brow event?, mmm probably not. Is it a fun, genuine thing to do? yes. Is it an event appropriate for a post on Cup of Jo? Well, being that Jo did it, I think so, yes.
And being that Jo frequently posts about the hard, confusing, and stressful aspects of being a mum, I really don't feel that I personally am getting sucked in by anything when she does a fun, lighthearted post with pretty pictures. - 5:11 PM
- Beth E. said...
So the teacher is responsible for changing two dozen children's diapers every few hours? I don't think so. Our kids did full day pre-school from age 3 on and I can't imagine making some poor teacher change their diapers all day. I only say it will be harder to teach someone to potty train when they have to be escorted to the bathroom and cheered on when you're so tired. It will be hard when you're trying to focus on nursing and forced to try to remember when your older one last went to the bathroom. And no, I don't think children get to make decisions. I dress them, house them, and feed them. They don't get to decide how that goes down. This is your outfit, this is your room and this is dinner. The end.
- sml said...
You completely missed my entire point. I never wrote anything about "High-Brow" events. I am writing about the lack of independent thoughts and stories and seeing more images of consumption and products. I love reading blogs to learn about entrepreneurs, new designers, and locally made products that help up and comers with no strings attached. I don't want to read anymore blog posts about how great Old Navy is and making it look like it's not endorsed.
there is nothing quiet about an advertisement, especially when you involve your family. I get the need to make money, so post an ad on the side. I am only remarking on the work that is posted, not the writer or family life style. As a reader, I am allowed to comment on blog posts, as are you. I think the writer can handle getting comments on her blog posts, or she would not be in this line of work. I mean, we are her audience, aren't we?
- Beth E. said...
I didn't say she is doing it wrong. It's my opinion that he is a little old for diapers. I won't back down on that and I had no idea people massaged their children. It frankly seems kind of creepy to me. Maybe I am being bossy with the children don't make decisions thing but that is something I firmly believe. They don't get autonomy until their out of my house. He can't even tie his shoes yet. He can't vote but he gets to make major decisions that affect the family? Nononono. This is a blog with a comment section designed for a dialogue. Usually I am Team Joanna but I think some of this is silly and indulgent. Apologies if you can't handle that. I don't think I've said anything hurtful. If Joanna didn't want input she wouldn't let people comment.
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- Tagen Simpson said...
I agree that this is a lovely post, and Joanna is a wonderful mother. However, I don't think that calling someone a "nasty bitch" because you don't agree with what they had to say qualifies as "nice comments only".
- Sarah and lily said...
Such a cute post! Toby's smile!!!!
In regards to potty training... I've noticed that a lot of people here have had different experiences with potty training. My siblings and I were all potty trained by 18 mos. That's not to say that that is the only way to do it, just to say that that was what worked for our family. Both of my parents worked outside of our house, and my siblings and I were in day care by 2 and in pre-school by 3. My parents had 3 under 3 (my younger siblings are twins and were born when I was 2), so my parents wanted to potty train me before the next 2 arrived.
Personally, I wouldn't recommend "taking a break" because I think that it sends the message to the child that they have the power (...to run your life). (My thoughts on the matter are much more complicated than that... but to make it simple.) However, I think that all of these decisions should be made with your families values and with your life-style in mind. Thank you, Joanna, for sharing all of your ups and downs with parenthood. It is so encouraging and I'm sure your honesty makes many people feel less alone.
P.S. I am 17... and don't have any experience raising children :) - 12:29 AM
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- Victoria B said...
Beth E: What a shame that you seem to have the free time within your busy work schedule to come on here and criticize others whilst you could be spending this valuable time with your children.
Keep up the good work Jo! - 8:22 AM
- Julie D. said...
Wow. I seriously can't believe some of the things people are posting. Your OPINION or not, you don't have to be rude and condescending. I'll just reiterate what other commenters have said. Every child is different with respect to potty training and 3 years old is certainly not too old to still be wearing diapers. Some kids warm to potty training much earlier than others. BTW, my daughter is a little over 3, and was potty trained at 2 1/2 but it took quite a while and we've had our ups and downs during and since that time; she still wears pull ups at night.
- Jenna Senter said...
ha, I love this!
- Sarah said...
Hi Joanna,
All these comments aside, you said you would discuss the decision to hold off on potty training for awhile, but you haven't said anything yet. I'm genuinely interested because I have a 16 month old and I know nothing about potty training yet. I'd like to hear more if you're still willing to share. Thanks! - 1:45 PM
- Sol Kawage said...
Joanna, I tried to potty/train my now 6 yo when he was 3 and it was nuts. My paediatrician scolded me for even trying! She said that children must not be potty-trained, since they're ready when they are. In fact he was around 3.5 when he finally told me one day he needed to sit on the loo for a poo. (He was one of the last kids in his pre-school to graduate from diapers, and our amazing pre-school shared the same opinion of the paed. and never put pressure on the kids.)
My youngest did the same thing at 2 years. So yeah, they are all different and it's great that you respect that and don't go crazy over it. And honestly, changing baby diapers and toddler diapers at the same time is not that awful.
- Julia Mallett said...
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- Nicole said...
YES! Please download and read Oh Crap Potty Training. We read the book and gave it a go when my daughter was 21 months. It is a couple of intense days, that in retrospect were fun and sweet. You will hit a day where you think this sucks and you want to give up -- the author says keep going, but give your kid a little space (but do not go back to diapers!) and they will surprise you. This was exactly our experience.
It really comes down to sending a clear message: "We are done with diapers and I know you can learn how to use the potty. I am here to help you, but we are all done with diapers."
Good luck! - 2:40 PM
- Amy Hill said...
Hi Joanna, Love this post! I think you've found such a good balance and approach for the sponsored posts these days. :) Also, re potty training, our pediatrician said not to expect too much before age 3, because apparently that's when they finalize muscle control over their bladders, etc. I think it's totally great to take it at his pace - if he's motivated to start early, awesome! harness it! But, if he's not ready yet, no big deal. Everyone learns how to use the toilet eventually and I could see how it might be a huge thing to add with the baby coming. Hang in there, Toby, you're a champ. - Amy
- Michele said...
Hi Jo -- My little guy is a couple months younger than Toby, so I've been interested to hear how the potty-training is going for you. We dipped our toes in the water of potty training (hehe, sounds kind of gross) recently, and my son was so not interested in it that I decided to just wait until he's closer to three. Part of it was that I myself wasn't all that motivated to do it, either -- I really don't mind changing diapers, and it wasn't doing me any favors to be chasing him around, cleaning up accidents and bugging him about sitting on the potty. I think I started it because I felt like it was "time," and other people were doing it, but in the end, if he's not ready and I don't feel like making him be ready, there didn't seem to be any reason to push it.
- Cheveu said...
Writing "[fill in the blank] is awfully late to be [fill in the blank]" when talking about someone else's child or parenting experience isn't dialogue. It's didacticism. And it's lame.
Let's try some other random examples of how your comments might sound using other common areas of parent-on-parent judgement:
•"A child at 40 seems awfully late to be giving birth..."
•"Going back to work at 10 weeks postpartum is awfully early..."
•"2 months seems awfully long to be recovering from a C-section..."
•"Your child's not walking by 12 months? Awfully late..."
•"Your child's still breastfeeding at 18 months? Awfully long to be nursing..."
•"You were weepy at 3 months postpartum? Awfully late to have the baby blues..."
•"Your child started spending the night away from you at an aunt's house at 4 months? Seems awfully early..."
•"Your child is sucking her thumb at 3 years old? Awfully late."
This isn't an open forum parenting blog like babycenter or whatever - it's a personal blog where a real human being is choosing to share the ups and downs and joys and trials of parenting and, sometimes, sharing personal details about a child -- that's a vulnerable exercise. It's not an open invitation to issue judgement about ANOTHER PERSON'S ACUAL CHILD'S development - a child you do not know and on whom you are far less an expert than that child's own parents. That's hurtful and mean. I am sure you must know in your heart of hearts that you weren't contributing to a healthy exchange of ideas -- comments like yours have the opposite impact. They shut down the exchange of ideas and make it harder for people to talk honestly because they feel perpetually judged by people who think they have all the answers. So don't hide behind "oh why is everyone so sensitive?" and "oh we can't have opinions now?" That's like a weird, whiney form of rhetorical gaslighting.
It's not about being on "Team Joanna" - it's about being on "Team Common Decency." - 4:03 PM
- Shanti Knight said...
well said, Cheveu. opinions, even opposing opinions, can be delivered with grace and consideration.
- emmet34 said...
I have to agree with "sml" on some points; If this post hadn't been sponsored I would have really liked it. I read blogs because I think they provide an interesting and often inspiring window into other peoples lives. Cup of Jo used to be one of my favorites as it was well written, sweet and covered things I am interested in. Most of all tough, I think I was drawn to this blog because it felt so genuine - almost as if Joanna was an actual, likeminded friend who shared her thoughts and discoveries with me in a personal way. And I doubt I was alone - were I to venture a guess, I'd say it's the key to the popularity of her blog. Joanna seems aware of this and often expresses her appreciation for the special connection she feels she has with her readers...
However lately - for me at least, that "relationship" is being somewhat compromised by all these endorsements. As a 30 something, city dwelling wife and mother myself, I found it encouraging to read how similar my joys and struggles were to Joanna's... Now that so many choices in her life seem commercially driven, I can't help but to feel less connected.
While understanding the desire to make a good living, I personally wish no blogger would turn precious experiences like dates with their husbands or bath time with their kids into commercially viable opportunities, curtesy of (in this case) Coach, Honest Company etc; What should be totally charming personal posts suddenly seem a little contrived and oddly vain (what with a professional photographer being present).
This, of course is just my opinion, and yes I can obviously stop reading the blog if I don't like it, but I would still hope it matters what devoted readers think - whether this constitutes a "nice comment" or not...
- JR :: Sarah said...
I think you were very respectful and courteous in your disagreement, and I think that falls well within the comment guidelines of Cup of Jo. I have to disagree with you, though, about the sponsored posts. While I totally understand where you are coming from, and while sponsored posts are not my favorite on this blog, I think that, well, people need to be able to earn a living. In my mind, Cup of Jo is a professional's work -- with multiple posts a day, beautiful photographs, well edited writing -- this is obviously someone's passion. I enjoy Cup of Jo and want it to continue; for that to be so, Joanna earning money, from banner ads, from sponsored posts, &c, seem a necessary part of the equation. This allows her blog to be a priority in her busy life. I don't think we'd have the Cup of Jo we have if she was working a 40-50 hour job in addition to her work here.
I think that the internet is bringing around interesting questions of how we finance creative work. What work is "free," what work is "professional investment" (like building up a name or a following), and what work is "professional" and needs to be paid for. I pose a question out to the internet world: would you rather sponsored posts or a paywall? Cup of Jo isn't that different than a magazine in its content and the time it takes to produce (except to argue it's more personally focused to one woman's life and has a stronger community with its readers, which makes it even better, in my opinion). We all used to pay for magazines. If we, as readers, like Cup of Jo, and we like professional blogs, how do we want them financed? Out of our pocket or via corporate sponsorships? I don't have an answer, merely a musing. I just don't think that asking professionals to work for free is the answer.
(Eeeps, hope this long comment made sense!) - 12:28 AM
- Mar said...
gorgeous photos. :)
- emmet34 said...
It made perfect sense :) and I understand what you're saying. But to continue our little discussion and to clarify my point - I'm certainly not asking anyone to work for free and my problem is not with advertising per se, I don't mind banner ads, sponsored giveaways etc. at all! I only meant to criticize the "branded" posts like this one where Joanna writes endearingly about an intimate family activity - baby bath time - but when you scroll down it turns out to be "bath time sponsored by The Honest Co". It just makes me uncomfortable; The world seems to be full of people literally branding themselves. This is not inspiring to me, nor do I think it should it be aspirational. Though I get the parallel you're drawing between this blog and a magazine, as I see it there is still an important difference regarding advertisement; Magazines are products of big corporations, so flipping through the glossy pages you know you are going to be sold. It is expected and therefore not offensive.
A blog on the other hand, is a platform used by one individual to get their unedited voice heard - that (to me) is the beauty of blogging. The best blogs are those that have a singular voice that resonates, that is unique in some way or other. Jo, through her hard work has managed to build a large audience and is able to blog full time these days, good for her! But if the tradeoff is that her readers no longer can be certain where her voice ends and her sponsors' begin, I'm not sure that is an entirely positive development.
It's late, and this rambling comment is probably full of grammar mistakes etc. But there you have it - my to cents. Again :) - 4:44 AM
- Catalina said...
Hi Jo, I've commented before on sponsored posts and how I've often felt disappointed (and even betrayed!) by them. They're not my favourite kind of post in general, however I'd like to say that this is the kind of sponsored post that I can get into, and more importantly don't feel duped by. Okay, so I did wonder why the long post on a whole afternoon of bathing, only to get a little let down when you plugged the products, but still it was a creative and personal way to do it. Obviously very well planned, using original content, and of course well written in your personable style. It felt like you. Much better than Old Navy sale posts (esp for non-US readers!).
- Carla said...
Yeah, wow, I'll tell my mother she's been lying to us for 50+ years. I don't think so.
For the record, I'm neither a troll, nor ignorant. She explained to us exactly how she did it, and she's not the only mother from whom I've heard this.
And what a bizarre, unnecessarily hostile response. Thanks, Tania. People are really strange, and I won't even attribute that to the internet. Something's wrong with Marcia. - 1:10 AM
- Doki Doki said...
There are many parts of the world where children are toilet trained as infants- some younger than 6 months - especially poorer and rural places where diapers/nappies are not affordable or available.
Maybe you should do some research before you accuse others of being ignorant. - 6:23 AM
- Julianna Cato said...
Love this post! So sweet!
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- Loveandasa said...
The notion of judging parents and a baby one has never actually met for a decision that is not life-threatening, nor in any way poised to do developmental damage, is repugnant. Dialogue is indeed valuable, so long as it is intelligent.
- mary @ BG JOURNALS said...
seriously, toby is just too precious. and great idea with the colander to soften the hair wash-out (many a baby-sitting jobs where the sweet kiddos hated that part) --- will have to keep that catalogued for the future :)
- Unknown said...
That is really well said, Cheveu. I usually try to ignore overly opinionated comments - and honestly rarely even read them, but it made me kind of sad to see all this happening.
A few people have mentioned that different things work for different people, and I completely agree. I think anyone who tries their best to foster a happy, nurturing, and fun environment for their children deserves respect as a parent. Being human is hard because there is no one answer that works for everyone - if there was we would ALL be doing it.
I love and respect this blog because every time I read it I always feel like no matter what the post is about, the tone is always intended as positive or helpful. Even Joanna's articles regarding depression left me feeling positive about what had been said.
If you have a great relationship with your kids, and you are happy, they are happy, and you enjoy your life, then I'm happy for you. Even if that means answering emails while sitting on the toilet and watching your kids have a bath. Just remember that what you did might not work for the next person, just like others advice or opinions likely didn't always help you. Think about saying "have you thought about trying...." instead of "you're doing it wrong...."
I think Joanna sets a great example - there is always a positive or helpful way to give your opinion.
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FloridaFlorida, from The Division of Consumer Services by calling Toll-Free, within the state, 1-800-HELP-FLA, Florida Registration #SC-00681;
KansasKansas, the annual financial report is filed with the secretary of state, Kansas registration number 278-793-5;
MarylandMaryland, from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 for the cost of postage and copies;
MichiganMichigan, the Special Olympics license number is MICS 9820;
MississippiMississippi the official registration and financial information of Special Olympics, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling 1-888-236-6167;
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PennsylvaniaPennsylvania, from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999, registration does not imply endorsement;
VirginiaVirginia, the State Division of ConsumerAffairs, P.O. Box 526, Richmond,VA 23218-0526;
Washington StateWashington State from the secretary of state by calling 1-800-332-4483;
West VirginiaWest Virginia residents, the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305; or by writing to Special Olympics, 1133 19th Street, N.W., P.O. Box 96548, Washington, D.C. 20090-6548.
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A transportation ride that blends an eclectic variety of sights and experiences with an energy-saving way of getting around the park. This leg of the attraction, taking you to New Orleans Square, doesn't present too many viewing glimpses of the park.
Hop over to the other station pages:
- Disneyland Railroad - New Orleans Square
- Disneyland Railroad - Mickey's Toontown
- Disneyland Railroad - Tomorrowland
Touring Tips
Save the train ride until after you have seen the featured attractions, or use it when you need transportation. It can also be a helpful way to relax during the peak times of the day when the crowds are swelling.
You can get a good estimate of how long you'll wait for the next train by using the posted wait time sign outside each station. It'll either list 5 minutes (three trains operating), 10 minutes (two trains), or 20 minutes (only one train). Just be warned that you might not make it on the next train, depending on how many folks depart at your stop and how many fellow guests are waiting to board.
If you have small children who are hell-bent to see Mickey first thing in the morning, you might consider taking the train to Mickey's Toontown (a half circuit) and visiting Mickey in his dressing room as soon as you enter the park. Many families find that this tactic puts the kids in a more receptive frame of mind for the other attractions. On busy days, lines form at the New Orleans Square and Mickey's Toontown/Fantasyland stations but rarely at the Main Street or Tomorrowland stations.
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The Main Street and Tomorrowland stations are usually the least-congested boarding points.
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Loading speed | Fast |
Wait per 100 people ahead | 8 minutes |
Assumes | 3 trains running |
When to go
After 11 a.m. or when you need transportation
Location | Main Street, U.S.A. |
Opening Date | July 17, 1955 |
Duration | 22 minutes |
Scope and scale | Major Attraction |
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Web Marketing: Face the Facts About Facebook, Part 2
After following the steps in my last article, I hope you're up and running with your new Facebook page (or a revamped one). You're already leaps and bounds beyond many of your competitors. But the fun has just begun.
Some printers believe that if you build a social media presence, the business will come to you. That, unfortunately, couldn't be further from the truth. The social media sphere is expanding every day and that means you need to keep up to get attention. Facebook visitors have lots of options when they log on regarding who to interact with and those they delete from view—so what are you going to do to make your page the one they choose?
Sound daunting? It's not as difficult as you might think. There are lots and lots of companies on Facebook, but a relatively small number are "doing it right." By following basic best practices, you'll be well on your way to getting noticed. Here are the top tips for our trade.
Find Your Champions
There are likely people in your shop on Facebook at this very moment. Even if you don't see those familiar news feeds on a computer screen, someone is likely scanning a mobile device loaded with some form of Facebook.
Rather than discouraging your hyper-connected employees, make great use of their talents by recruiting them to be your Facebook champions. Not only will they feel important by doing something great for your company that they already love to do, they'll also be the best fit to keep the conversation alive and ongoing. They will also be more familiar with what works and what doesn't when it comes to posting information.
Speaking of posts, there are way too many printers out there posting entirely too much sales-related content on their Facebook pages. There's been debate about it on other social media sites such as LinkedIn. In fact there's a group on LinkedIn I encourage you to join called Market Your Printing Company, they've had a lively discussion on this very topic. The verdict? Not so great.
So how can you avoid being put on the "how not to" list of Facebook companies? Remember one simple rule: social media is a sacred space. This is where friends and family engage, where long lost friends become found. Stay in that mind frame with every post and you'll find a greater following than you might have imagined. Simply put, provide value with every post—it can be educational, complimentary, inquisitive, entertaining, or worthwhile. Let's take a quick look at each.
Educational. If you run across a great marketing article, information on how to do direct mail, or a blog post on hot design tips, post it to your Facebook page.
Complimentary. Show your customers love as much as you can. Celebrate business in your community; congratulate your customers whenever you hear they did something great. Post pictures of their accomplishments along with congrats and your viewership will climb even higher.
Inquisitive. Ask a question to get your customers to respond. "What's the best marketing book you've read this year?" might spark some great conversation.
Entertaining. Pictures and videos catch eyes. Keep them light and entertaining—photos of the company picnic sack races, a video of the employees having a little (clean) fun. People love to see the human side of the businesses.
Worthwhile. Here's where you can add in a soft, soft sale. Post about an offer or promotion you're running, but be sure that anyone reading your page would find great value in what you're announcing.
A few other posting tips: Don't post more than once per day. For every eight posts, only one can be promotional. And respond, respond, respond. There is nothing that will affect your Facebook following quicker than if you ignore customer comments and requests. Pay attention to them as much as you would like them to pay attention to you.
Direct Traffic
Be sure that your website has links to your Facebook page as well as any other social media sites you might be using. And don't stop there. Any other marketing you use should make people aware of your Facebook presence.
Once people have found you on Facebook, you can drive traffic the other way as well. Be sure your Facebook page includes a working link your website address, email marketing sign up screen, and every way possible to contact you. Your Facebook page is where you'll keep your customers engaged and happy with your business, but your website, email, etc. is where you'll make sales. Each one must feed the other to find true success.
Following the best practices will take you a long way when it comes to Facebook success. But if you want to rocket past your competitors, consider having a Facebook landing page that welcomes visitors to your page. When someone visits your business page, instead of coming straight to your wall full of posts, they can be directed to a page that's all about saying hello the right way.
Take a look at Dell's page for a good example of how the B2B world can use landing pages. This is a place to put a call to action, and a much more appropriate place for offers and promotions. Start by rewarding visitors for "liking" the page. For example, your landing page could be an offer for a free personalized notebook if the visitor "likes" your page. Once that visitor "likes" your page, not only will your posts begin showing up in their newsfeed, a note on their wall will tell all their friends that they "like" your business. You can't get a much better referral than that.
Play a Little Tag
Stretch the viral mention of your company name even further by remembering to tag every photo you post to your business page. A tag means that you identify the person or company in your photo. In turn, that photo gets posted on the "tagged" person's wall and all their friends and friends of friends get to see the photo. If they click on it, they'll be redirected to your company's page. Now factor in a landing page with your offer or promotion encouraging them to "like" your page, and we're really beginning to understand the massive potential of Facebook as a marketing tool.
The potential for this type of exposure is hard to find elsewhere so take full advantage. Post pictures of your customers as much as you can, post pictures of community events, ribbon cuttings, maybe even a job delivery now and again. Imagine how thrilled your customers will be to see their smiling faces acknowledged on your site, and if they're one of the handful that may not like this type of publicity, they can easily "untag" themselves from any photo—no long term damage done.
Facebook is more than a phenomena, it is the way in which a large majority of the world is choosing to interact these days. It's not going anywhere—not any time soon anyway. So it's time to embrace this monstrous, powerful marketing tool by following some very simple steps. You'll be glad you did. And your customers will "like" you even better than they did before.
Contributing columnist Tawnya Starr is a former successful print shop owner who is now president of FireSpring's PrinterPresence. Contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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