Young children often whine to get attention
from the parents. Sometimes it is not a
concious strategy on the part of child but rather
a learned behaviour from the parents. Usually
whinining occurs because the child is not getting
what they want right away. There are effective and
non-effective ways of getting the child to respond in
a more positive way. Get the tips here!
Reading can become a fun time to spend
with young children. Remember to not feel embarrassed
by animating your voice and acting out the story line.
Read more to find ways on how to make reading fun!
Learning to form friendships may be a
challenge for some children, but making and
retaining relationships is an important skill to
have for developing social interaction and
emotional independence.
What do you need to do as a parent
to raise a successful kid? Madeline Levine is
the author of a NY Times article that references the
research of developmental psychologists, Baumrind
Dweck from the U. of California Berkeley and Stanford
University, respectively.
Help your child understand their emotions
during major transitions either at home or
at school. Each child is unique and will
respond to transitions differently.
Are you a new parent who just realized
that everything takes longer when you have a
baby? Simply going to the grocery store
use to take you 30 minutes, but with a
new baby the trip takes more than an hour.
Scheduling is one of challenges new parents face.
Pinching, name-calling, bullying: these are
some the behaviours that toddlers will
experience and/or reciprocate. Tips on
catching and correcting the behaviour early.
Do you have realistic expectations of your child’s
behaviour? Tips on providing structure and
paying attention to your child is key to
understanding them.
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No!, I don’t want to! I don’t like it! No!
Do these words sound familiar?
A quick reaction for parents is
either negotiate or answer them.
These ways may not be the best and
there are effective ways to deal
with tantrums.
3 days 13 hours ago
When we pair food with screens, the brain becomes conditioned to eat while watching TV or alternatively turn on a screen while eating.
movingtolearn.ca
The evening meal is traditionally recognized as a social occasion involving family members, a table/chairs, and a home cooked dinner. Fast forward to today's hectic lives where meals are haphazard and fast paced, and often paired with screens.
1 week 7 hours ago
By the age of 21-31 months, children’s liking for winners is balanced with other social concerns, including a general preference for nice/ helpful people over aggressive ones.
Young Children Value Kindness Over Winning in a Conflict
psychologytoday.com
For human toddlers, unlike other apes, the end does not justify the means.
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