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Gabrielle Applebury

POPSUGAR Contributor

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialties in trauma, sexuality, and communication
Writer
Consultant

Latest Posts by Gabrielle

What It Was Like to Adopt a Three-Legged Puppy

My Dog May Have 3 Legs, but That Doesn't Stop Her From Living Her Best Life

by Gabrielle Applebury 3/23/21

Can a Toddler Go From a Crib to a Twin Bed?

A Therapist's Simple Tips to Ease Your Toddler's Transition From a Crib to a Bed

by Gabrielle Applebury 3/11/21

How to Prepare Your Toddler For a Shot

How to Prep Your Toddler For a Vaccine — and Ensure Minimal Tears

by Gabrielle Applebury 12/22/20

How to Help a Toddler Who's Afraid of the Ocean

My Toddler's First Beach Experience Was Not Great — Here's How We Got Past It

by Gabrielle Applebury 8/31/20

How I Use the Montessori Method at Home With My Toddler

Using the Montessori Method With My Toddler Engages Her Creativity — and Lowers My Stress

by Gabrielle Applebury 6/25/20

Easy Learning Activities For Toddlers to Do at Home

Simple Activities For the Toddler Who Never Gets Tired (With a Parent Who Does)

by Gabrielle Applebury 5/20/20

What My Family Does Instead of Timeouts

We Decided to Never Use Timeouts With Our Toddler, and It's Been a Total Game Changer

by Gabrielle Applebury 4/28/20

What Kind of Attachment Do I Have With My Child?

Attachment Plays a Big Role in Your Relationship With Your Child — Here's How to Know If Yours Is Healthy

by Gabrielle Applebury 4/16/20

Why I Chose Not to Sleep Train

I Couldn't Bear the Cry-It-Out Method of Sleep Training, and I'm Glad I Went With My Gut

by Gabrielle Applebury 3/13/20

How My Family Practices Sustainability

The 12 Simple Ways My Family Has Prioritized Sustainable Living

by Gabrielle Applebury 4/15/20

How I'm Reframing My Parenting Mistakes

Making Tiny Shifts in My Thought Process Completely Changed My Parenting Techniques

by Gabrielle Applebury 1/31/20

How to Cope When Your Toddler Accidentally Triggers You

How to Stay Grounded When Your Toddler Unknowingly Triggers You

by Gabrielle Applebury 1/31/20

What I'm Doing to Be More Present With My Child

Next Year, I'm Going to Really Push Myself to Be Present and Enjoy Time With My Toddler

by Gabrielle Applebury 12/30/19