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How to Teach Toddlers to Share

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Feb 05, 2022

Not sharing with other kids and family members is common with children. Learn how to teach toddlers to share with these 7 practical tips. Toddlers are notorious for not sharing. They won't let other kids play with their sand toys and refuse to let go of the steering wheel at the park. They hold tight to their belongings—even if they weren't interested in them a minute ago. Normal as it may be with a child's development, we still want to teach toddlers to share with other children and siblings. My youngest two—being twins—learned how to share and take turns be default. Add in my … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Apologize

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Jan 26, 2022

Wondering what to do when your child refuses to apologize? Discover positive ways to handle the situation without forcing him to say sorry. My son wasn't in the best of moods. It was one of those, "Let me whine about the littlest things" days. He and his dad were rough housing when he hit his dad with a plastic toy. Right away the air changed from giddiness to tension, and he was in no mood to be schooled. Still, I knelt down to his eye level and said, "We don't hit other people." Okay, so far so good. "Daddy got sad and hurt when you hit him," I continued. When he continued to throw … [Read more...]

Why Kids Shouldn’t Be Forced to Share (And What to Do Instead)

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Jan 21, 2022

Do you make your children share when they fight, or because you think it's polite? Head's up: See why kids shouldn't be forced to share. My two-year-old was scooping sand at the park when another toddler walked over, stood nearby, and clearly wanted to have a turn with the shovel. Now, in the past I would've felt inclined to encourage my son to share the shovel with the boy. After all, we want to teach generosity and sharing, and another child wanting the shovel seemed like a good opportunity. But at that point, I knew better. Because I'll let you in on a little secret: I don't … [Read more...]

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

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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...]


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