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“What Would You Do?”: Questions You Need to Ask to Keep Your Child Safe

Jul 01, 2020

Would your child know what to do in certain situation to keep her safe? Learn 5 important child safety questions you need to ask to keep your kids safe. "Did someone open the door?" I asked my son. I was getting something in my bedroom while he stayed in the kitchen. Except I had heard what I thought was the door opening and closing. I usually kept it locked, but maybe I had forgotten. "No," he replied. Still, I imagined all sorts of random people opening the door with me not knowing. And it made me ask him... "What would you do if someone you sort of knew, like... the delivery … [Read more...]

How to Stop Your Toddler Whining (Even When You’ve Tried Everything)

Communication

Jun 24, 2020

Tired of your toddler whining and crying all the time? Learn how to deal with your child's behavior with these respectful but effective solutions. At some point, every mom asks herself, Is this behavior normal? Because it seems that your toddler complains about everything, even when she has no reason to. She throws a tantrum in the car when she doesn't get the snack she wants or has a meltdown if you can't pick her up right then and there. No doubt about it: toddler whining can make the whole family miserable. It doesn't help when you've tried everything under the sun, but nothing … [Read more...]

8 Keys to Explaining Emotions to Your Child

Communication

Jun 14, 2020

Is your child struggling with feelings and learning how to cope with them? Learn how to manage emotions and kids with these 8 important techniques. You and I, we’ve had years of practice understanding our emotions. We can pinpoint when we feel excited over a present or jealous when we want something we can’t have. We know feelings come and go, and that everyone feels the same emotions at some point. But kids aren’t born knowing this and don't have the years of experience we've had at discerning emotions. They might assume they're "bad" when they feel angry, or feel stuck not knowing that … [Read more...]

How to Encourage Your Toddler to Talk

Communication

Jun 09, 2020

Worried that your child isn't saying many words? Learn how to help your toddler talk with simple and effective activities. When my son was a baby, people kept telling us, “Oh, he’s going to be an early talker, just listen to him babble!” I agreed, up until his 15-month appointment when his pediatrician asked the question that changed my mind: “How many words does he say?” “Umm…” I stammered. “Maybe three?” Even after I responded I knew I wasn’t being completely accurate. You see, his three words weren’t words so much as babbles. He would say “mamama…” but without any direct … [Read more...]

How to Respond when Your Child Makes a Mistake

Communication

May 05, 2020

How you respond to the mistakes your child makes is just as important as correcting it in the first place. Learn how to respond when kids make mistakes. I kept telling my boys to knock it off. We were eating dinner and the three of them were acting goofy with one another. On this particular night, they were moving their arms left and right in a marching swing. And as I had predicted, one of them knocked over a cup of water. To make matters worse, all three just sat looking at the water as it continued to drip onto the floor. As much of an accident as it was, the silliness and the … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Child Says No to Everything

Behavior

May 02, 2020

What do you when your 3 year old says no to everything, no matter what? Learn the vital tactics to discipline and handle the endless no's. What do you do if you set expectations, yet your child resists them? You ask him to bring the dishes to the sink or wash his hands after using the bathroom, but he simple refuses. He's supposed to clean up toys after play time, but he sits and looks at you, waiting to see what you'll do. It's not that he doesn't understand what you're saying—he just says "no" to everything you ask. And when he doesn't get her way, he'll throw huge tantrums and … [Read more...]

How Giving Children Choices Gets Them to Listen

Communication

Apr 27, 2020

Giving children choices is a great parenting method to help your child listen and make good decisions. Here are tips on best practices and real-life examples. Getting kids to listen can feel like a standoff at times, don’t you think? You need to dry and change your child after a bath, but he rolls around in bed playing instead of actually getting into his pajamas. He ignores what you say until you use some kind of bargain, and even pushes his brother (only to talk back when you tell him to stop). You’ve even tried offering choices to get him to put his shoes on, but he just yells, “I … [Read more...]

The Difference Between Rules and Responsibilities

Communication

Apr 17, 2020

Reinforcing responsibilities is a more effective way to teach ownership and accountability. In this article, learn the difference between rules and responsibilities. "At camp, we don't have rules," my then-five-year-old told me. He attended a summer camp that promoted free play and choice over a set schedule and agenda. Staffers allowed them to roam and decide which activity they wanted to do, from bread making to dance to sewing. I loved this model and appreciated that the camp encouraged self-initiative and decision-making. I understood the benefits of free, independent play and the … [Read more...]

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