Navigating a family session featuring a rowdy toddler

Woohoo - it’s time for your upcoming family session! The perfect location has been decided upon, outfits - and accessories - are laid out, but there’s one moving piece to the puzzle - your rowdy toddler.

Here’s some quick tips when preparing for a family session featuring your youngest family member.

• Schedule a session at a time that they are their best self. If that means a sunrise session instead of a sunset session - you got it!

• Bribe the kiddo. Snacks? A favorite toy? Promise of ice cream after? Think about what would motivate them to stay focused for the next hour or so.

• Prepare me. Let me know that you will have a rowdy kiddo joining the upcoming session! I can be prepared with tricks up my sleeve to do my best to get smiles and keep tears at bay.

• Comfort is Key. Make sure the outfit that you choose for your kids is something they will be comfort in. Even if it is the CUTEST thing you have EVER seen, make sure they will be comfortable. If they aren’t comfortable, it will add extra anxiety to the session.

• Don’t stress. We will roll with the punches and make it work! We can’t control everything when it comes to session planning, but we will make the best of it!