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How to Stop Kids from Fighting Every Day

Behavior

Jan 10, 2021

Tired of your children fighting, from arguments to hitting each other? Apply these tips on how to stop kids from fighting once and for all. Hands down, hearing my kids fight is one of my biggest triggers. You know, the kind that makes you snap, yell "Just stop it already!" or hide in your room. And it's always for the weirdest reasons, too. For instance, here are some of the things my kids have fought about: When one copied another's drawing of Darth Vader Whether a banana and an apple do (or do not) make the number "10" Whose turn it was to read from the Harry Potter trivia … [Read more...]

How to Stop Your Toddler from Hitting

Behavior

Dec 18, 2020

Even though hitting is normal for infants and toddlers, dealing with it can be tough. Discover how to stop your toddler hitting others. I was at a loss. My toddler was hitting others for no reason, especially his brothers. Whereas the other two kids would complain, cry, or find another solution, he would resort to hitting. Other times, he'd hit me during tantrums, unable to control himself. And still other times, he'd hit others and laugh about it. Already I was thinking of future play dates or social settings where he'd hit other innocent kids. I feared being that mom apologizing for … [Read more...]

How to Get Your Child to Help with Younger Siblings

Family Life

Dec 05, 2020

What do you do when your older child won't help with younger siblings? Follow these tips to encourage her to help willingly and on her own. The image of the responsible older child helping with younger siblings? It's not exactly happening for you. She's capable and independent enough to pitch in when her younger siblings need it, but she simply doesn't like helping out. And forget about asking her to play or interact with them. And you could definitely use the help. You might be on a phone call or nursing the baby when her younger sister says she can't peel her banana. Even getting … [Read more...]

Children’s Books about Empathy to Read with Your Child

Children's Books

Nov 27, 2020

Want to raise kids with empathy for other people? Read these children's books about empathy to discuss how others feel and teach compassion. Your child may not know this skill by name, but it's what happens when she can relate to the skinned knee and wailing tears of another child who had fallen off a bike. When she switches gears after realizing her friend isn't in a good mood to play. When she knows better than to tease her brother, because she understands what it's like to feel teased herself. Empathy. It's one of the most important skills to nurture, and one kids carry with … [Read more...]

How to Stop Your Child from Biting Others

Development

Nov 20, 2020

Have you found your toddler biting other kids or even adults? Here are 7 important steps on how to stop your child from biting others. My twins' teacher wanted to talk at preschool pickup, which is usually not a good sign. But I figured, Ok, maybe one of them had a potty accident. Nope. "Today, one of your boys was about to bite his brother on the arm," she began. "And another child said he'd bitten him during circle time." I turned out that my little guy was biting other kids. I'd also noticed it at home, especially when he was excited and tried to bite my hand or arm. I'd … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Child Is Overly Attached to One Parent

Social Interactions

Nov 09, 2020

Is your child too possessive of one parent and rejecting the other? Learn what to do when a child is overly attached to one parent. It's never easy when a child is overly attached to a parent. In one scenario, your child might be all about dad and doesn't want much to do with you. You can't even do simple tasks like putting on his shoes or removing his snack plate from the table. Nope, he wants dad to do those for him. You feel blessed that he has a strong bond with such a great dad, and you know he loves you no matter what. You even understand that he misses dad all day (or vice … [Read more...]

How to Discipline a Toddler Who Hits

Behavior

Oct 31, 2020

Frustrated because your child won't stop hitting others, especially you? Learn exactly how to discipline a toddler who hits, all without losing your cool. I was that mom at the park, the mom who practically had to wrestle with her toddler's flailing arms because he was throwing a fit. Apparently, it wasn't cool that I was pushing his brother on the swing while I left him on his own—and it was enough to drive him to start hitting me. With three boys, he was the only one who resorted to hitting. Usually he'd hit when he was throwing tantrums, and only toward certain people (ahem: … [Read more...]

Why You Should Always Intervene when Adults Overwhelm Your Child

Social Interactions

Oct 24, 2020

Have you had to step in when adults overwhelm your child? It may feel awkward or frustrating, but here's why you need to intervene—and how. Imagine a family party and everyone is playing with the younger member, a two-year-old child. Grandpa is bouncing her up in his arms in what started as a game but has now been too much for her. Unfortunately, grandpa is oblivious and thinks she's still having a blast. How do you know when to intervene with family and friends—adults who may overwhelm your child but not know it? It's tricky dealing with family and friends with setting boundaries for … [Read more...]


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