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Why You Need to Respond when Adults Tease Your Child

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Jan 15, 2022

Do adults tease your child, even with good intention? Learn why you need to respond to others' teasing and how to do so firmly yet tactfully. You're at a family party, and grandpa teases your child and pretends to take away her toy. He means well, as most adults do when they try to make kids laugh, but now the teasing has grown out of hand and your child is feeling some anxiety. On one hand, you don't want to be that parent everyone has to be careful about with what they say to her kids. So, you laugh it off, while still dropping enough hints that it's time to stop the teasing. But … [Read more...]

Children’s Books about Community

Children's Books

Dec 23, 2021

These children’s books about community will teach your kids about community building in their neighborhoods and the importance of kindness. "Is everyone okay? Does anyone need anything?" said a message a parent wrote to my son's classroom group. A fire had erupted nearby, just one of many that struck southern California in a series of unrelenting winds and dry conditions. That simple question, those acts of kindness, can be all it takes to build a community, even among once strangers. We're compelled to help when we see others in need, creating a sense of belonging and empathy, and that … [Read more...]

Stranger Anxiety in Toddlers: 5 Things Every Parent Should Do

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Nov 09, 2021

Stranger anxiety in toddlers is not always a bad thing. Here’s what you need to know to help young children when they’re afraid of strangers. "Let's meet up for lunch," I told a friend. My husband, toddler, and I were in her area, and we wanted her to finally meet the little guy. Except the minute he saw her, he cried. And I mean cried. He turned his body away from her and wrapped his arms around my neck. Even when he finally settled down, he never warmed up or showed his cheerful and friendly personality. Suffice to say, I felt horrible. Nothing about my friend would've warranted … [Read more...]

6 Mistakes to Avoid when Socializing Your Child

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Oct 12, 2021

Are you making these 6 mistakes when socializing your child with other kids and adults? Avoid these pitfalls during play dates and outings. Even when my eldest was an infant, I was bent on exposing him to other kids, especially since he wasn't able to on a daily basis. He also didn't have siblings at home to play with yet. And I wanted him to develop social skills from the start and learn how to engage with his peers. This continued in his toddler years where I sought play dates at the park and mommy groups. As much as I wanted him to develop a strong attachment to his parents, I still … [Read more...]

How to Stop Your Child from Interrupting and What to Do Instead

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Sep 14, 2021

Does your child interrupt conversations, whether between adults or kids? Here's how to stop your child from interrupting others. I was sitting across from my husband during family dinner time discussing the next day's schedule. Just as I was trying to get my head straight on what to pack for lunch or what time tae kwan do classes start, the kids cut in. "I colored and glued butterflies on paper!" "This broccoli?" "Aaaaahhh!" Other times, one child could be in the middle of talking when another will chime in mid-sentence with his own opinions. And of course, I could be talking to, … [Read more...]

How to Teach Kids Empathy

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Sep 07, 2021

Empathy has long been touted as one of the most critical skills for children to have. Learn how to teach kids empathy toward others. Kids aren't born thinking of others. In fact, even as toddlers, they still think everything in sight is theirs for the taking. They don't always know that they've hurt others, besides an adult reprimanding them. They don't even know what emotions are, why they experience them, or the words to use to describe how they feel. As you can imagine, this can affect how they relate to others. Your child might not realize how her words upset her brother, or … [Read more...]

How to Deal with Separation Anxiety

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Jul 28, 2021

Separation anxiety happens with many kids. From infants to toddlers and beyond, learn how to deal with separation anxiety in children. My then 18-month-old son wanted to be with me... and only me. Little that his dad or caregiver did could pry him away from me without tears. "Where's the kid who would 'go to anyone'?" I wondered. Separation anxiety proved difficult for everybody. My toddler was unhappy being away from me, and other adults felt shunned despite wanting to help. Meanwhile, I felt exhausted and frustrated at being the object of his attachment. Thankfully we were able to … [Read more...]

How to Handle Children’s Social Conflicts

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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...]


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