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How to Teach Conflict Resolution for Children (Yes, It’s Possible!)

Social Interactions

Sep 29, 2020

Tired of the constant squabbles between your kids? Learn how to stop them from fighting and teach conflict resolution for children instead. Sometimes my boys seem to intentionally choose to fight. Even if I offer two of the same fire trucks, one would still want the truck that the other one had. And just when I'd finally convince one child to play with the "less desirable" truck, the other would grab it, too. A game of catch always seems to end with one of them upset that the other got more points. Dinner time antics can easily turn into hurled insults and making someone cry. And let’s … [Read more...]

4 Things You Shouldn’t Say about Other People’s Children

Development

Sep 06, 2020

Some comments can drive parents crazy. See if you're guilty of saying these 4 things you shouldn't say about other people's children. As parents, we get a ton of comments from others—whether loved ones or strangers—about our kids. Some are about how they look, or the way they behave, or even assumptions about their personalities. We get unsolicited, unhelpful advice, or "jokes" that aren't funny at all. Sure, some of these we can shrug away, especially if you're walking on eggshells around certain people. But other times, comments like these left unchecked can leave an impression not … [Read more...]

Attention Parents: Playground Rules Everyone Should Follow

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Aug 22, 2020

Playgrounds can be fun, but they can also feel chaotic. Check out these 9 playground rules to remember so everyone plays nicely with others. The playground—one of the best ways to keep the kids active, right? It's free, it's outdoors, and kids are left to their own creative devices. Except sometimes spending time at the playground doesn't go so smoothly. Too many kids clamor up the jungle gym, older kids collide with toddlers, and parents are oblivious to their kids' antics. Wouldn't it be awesome to have playground rules everyone can follow? If you and your kids are alone (or even … [Read more...]

How to Get Your Twins to Stop Fighting

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Aug 13, 2020

Frustrated with your twins fighting all the time, especially when nothing seems to work? Learn the essential habits that will encourage them to get along. First it was Spiderman, then Batman, and finally, Superman. Each new toy my husband and I gave our twins became the Hot Item they had to fight over. It seemed like they wanted whichever superhero the other person had. While infant twins are hard, older twins can be challenging as well, especially when they fight all the time. It's enough to make any mom feel like she's losing her mind. And it doesn't help when the fighting seems to be … [Read more...]

3-Year-Old Attached to Mom? 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Preschooler

Aug 10, 2020

Is your 3-year-old attached to mom too much? Learn how to handle excessive attachment and the mistakes to do avoid when your child is overly attached. Sometimes, a strong attachment to mom isn't always a blessing. Take the case when my then-3-year-old was attached to me... and only me. Despite my husband having been away at work the whole day, my son wouldn't want anything to do with him. Instead, he preferred I do everything, from feeding to bathing and even hanging out. Dropping him off at child care was a struggle, since he'd cry and try to run after me as I walked toward the … [Read more...]

How to Comfort a Child Who Misses a Parent

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Aug 04, 2020

Do your kids miss you or your partner when either of you are out of town or working long hours? Here's how to comfort a child who misses a parent. My toddler had been asking, "Where's Daddy?" throughout the day, and I always responded with the truth: "He's at the office." I wondered where the sudden questions came from when I realized my son may have been noticing his dad's irregular schedule. Unlike my set hours, my husband had been working on a project with irregular hours. Sometimes he'd be home early, but many nights he wouldn't until after our son was asleep. At one point, he … [Read more...]

5 Reminders to Tell Yourself When Your Baby Only Wants Dad

Infant

Jul 27, 2020

Feeling rejected when your baby only wants dad? Check out these 5 reminders when baby prefers dad over mom or cries when he's with you. It's a pain and jealousy you feel, but for surprising reasons: your baby only wants dad. You love the fact that he has a great bond with your husband, but it still hurts to see your own son ignore you. No matter how much you try to be "exciting" and fun, he always wants daddy. You even thought it could be temporary, but several months later, nothing has changed. There are times when he won't even look you in the eye, but as soon as he sees daddy, he's … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Child Is Rejected by Peers

Social Interactions

Jul 26, 2020

Your child is social and wants to make friends... but other kids aren't interested. Here's how to help your child rejected by peers. You're sitting at the park bench, watching your little girl run around in the playground. She finds two kids hunched over buckets, shovels, and heaps of sand, and skips to them, ready to join. But instead of welcoming her into their play, they ignore her and even tell her to go away. So, she leaves, and before long finds another child to talk to. But even this boy shows no signs of interest and prefers to play alone. She returns to you, confused and … [Read more...]


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