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How to Handle Children’s Social Conflicts

Social Interactions

Jul 01, 2021

Seeing kids argue can be awkward and uncomfortable. Learn how to handle children's social conflicts (and why you shouldn't always step in). No one likes to see their child in a skirmish with another one. But when you witness social conflict, see if you can turn this awkward moment into an opportunity. Maybe it's the little girl who takes every item out of your child's hands, or the boy who wants to "borrow" her shovel. Another child approaches your child despite her desire to play alone. Children's social conflicts can happen closer to home, too. How do you handle scuffles with … [Read more...]

Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Baby Is Possible—Here’s How

Newborn

Jun 22, 2021

Anxious about how your eldest will take to a new sibling? Learn tips on helping your child adjust to a new baby and build a strong bond. I underestimated the effect that bringing two newborns would have on my three-year-old. Sure, the first day was fine—the twins seemed like a novelty, and we had fun hanging out with visitors. But then he realized that the babies weren't going anywhere and that mom and dad have less time for him. His life was changing, from having to be quiet to learning how to do tasks on his own now. The result? He started acting up. I kept telling myself … [Read more...]

How to Raise a Kind Child

Social Interactions

May 14, 2021

We all aspire to raise compassionate children who are kind to those who especially need it most. Here are 8 tips on how to raise a kind child.  Imagine a fourth-grade classroom. The chatter dies down when a new student enters. He's not like the other kids—he's different. Clearly different. He'll have a hard time navigating through the social rules of school, much less make a friend. He'll probably be the target of meanness, ridicule, and loneliness. Some kids will be outright mean. They'll make jokes, call him names, and spread rumors. They'll turn others away from him. Others … [Read more...]

How to Encourage Siblings to Get Along from a Young Age

Social Interactions

May 02, 2021

Sibling rivalry isn't inevitable. Many kids CAN develop a strong bond. Here's how to encourage siblings to get along, even from a young age. With the birth of my twins, I assumed my eldest would wait years before enjoying his siblings. "They're too small to do anything fun with him," I thought. I also dreaded the potential jealousy, sibling rivalry, and even physical assaults on the new babies. Thank goodness, those fears were unnecessary. And I didn't even need to wait for my kids to get along—their love grew right from the start. Okay, maybe not right from the start. It took my … [Read more...]

3 Reasons Your Child Doesn’t Have to Hug Everyone

Social Interactions

Apr 13, 2021

It might seem polite to have kids hug others, even family and friends, but here are 3 reasons your child doesn't have to hug everyone. At a family gathering, a relative wanted a hug from my then-toddler, but my son was in no mood. I didn't force him to hug everyone or apologize for his shyness. Instead, I said, "Looks like you don't want to hug right now. Maybe later?" "Later," my toddler agreed. My relative, picking up the hint, requested a high-five instead, which my son much preferred. In my family, you hug everyone, especially the elders. We have huge gatherings with aunts, … [Read more...]

When Your Child Regresses Because of New Baby Jealousy

Newborn

Mar 02, 2021

Has your older child regressed with the arrival of a new baby sibling? Learn what to do when kids regress because of new baby jealousy. Those two weeks after welcoming my twins home were some of the most challenging times... but not because of the two babies. As much as we prepared our then-three-year-old son about his two baby brothers, the change still took a toll on him. He didn't exactly resent, hurt, or speak ill of his brothers. Instead, he regressed. The progress he'd made with learning how to manage his emotions flew out the door. He'd throw a fit over every little thing, … [Read more...]

When Your Toddler Has Sudden Separation Anxiety at Bedtime

Bedtime

Mar 01, 2021

Does your toddler have sudden separation anxiety at bedtime? Learn how to handle this sleep regression and get her to sleep well once again! What is going on? You wonder. Your toddler had always been a good sleeper, but suddenly, she stopped being able to sleep on her own. Whereas you used to be able to put her in her crib drowsy, she now clings to you and refuses to lie down. Instead, she spends the evening jumping up and down, crying the entire time. And forget about sleeping through the night. She now wakes two or three times and can't go back to sleep unless you rock and hold her. … [Read more...]

Children’s Books about Birthday Parties

Children's Books

Feb 26, 2021

Whether your child loves parties or is overwhelmed by it all, here are children's books about birthday parties to prepare for the day. Whether your child can't wait to go to a party or must be coerced to go ("There will be cake!"), these children's books about birthday parties just might let him know that parties are fun. Because here's a shocker: Not every kid likes birthday parties. Some might be downright opposed to this whole birthday party business. Maybe your child likes attending birthday parties but dreads having one thrown for himself. The idea of being the center of … [Read more...]


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