Need ways to calm your angry child down? This collection of children's books about anger helps kids manage frustration and understand these big feelings. It's that moment when you realize this is far more than just a tantrum or mere stubbornness. And after three kids, I've seen the face of true anger, especially when it arises out of nowhere. It might've been when I said it was time to leave the school garden, only for them to kick and scream in the van the entire ride home. Or when one of my kids yelled at the top of his lungs, his face in anguish because I told him it was time to take … [Read more...]
How to Discipline a 4 Year Old When Nothing Seems to Work
Wondering how to discipline a 4 year old who hits, doesn't listen, or is outright defiant? Learn out-of-the-box parenting tips to solve behavior problems. "Please tell me this all goes away when kids turn four," I had told a few friends. When you're in the middle of the Terrible Twos or the Threenager stage, it's easy to assume that all defiant behavior issues magically disappear once said stages are done. Unfortunately, it doesn't exactly work that way. Sure, behavior typically takes a huge upswing as they get older, especially as kids learn to communicate and function more … [Read more...]
How to Respond when Your 3 Year Old Won’t Go to Sleep
Surprised that your 3 year old won't go to sleep all of a sudden? Learn practical ways to respond that will give you and your child the sleep you need. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. "Remember when we'd wake up every two hours?" my husband and I reminisced. Three of our friends had given birth within that month, making us shake our heads wondering how we ever got through that newborn stage. By that point, our then-three-year-old had been sleeping through the night—ever since he was … [Read more...]
9 Coping Skills for Kids to Help Manage Big Emotions
Does your child struggle with handling difficult emotions? Learn how to teach coping skills for kids to help them manage big feelings on their own. By Amy Wruble My 7-year-old came home from summer camp the other day in a horrible mood. She called me names, kicked her little sister for no reason, and stomped around yelling for a solid 20 minutes. Since she doesn’t normally act this way, I figured something must have happened to upset her, but it took a while to unravel the details. It turned out she’d taken a scary tumble, got hurt, and felt embarrassed. The physical plus emotional … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Eat
Frustrated when your child refuses to eat what you made for dinner? Learn what to do (and not do!) to avoid power struggles and get kids to finally eat. I had cooked orzo pasta for dinner—usually a family favorite—except this particular meal happened to have artichokes. My five-year-old crinkled his nose. "I don't want to eat it," he said, without so much as taking a single bite. "Aren't you hungry?" I asked, hoping his hunger would drive him to at least try one spoonful. "I am," he responded, "but I want something else to eat." And when I told him there was nothing else to eat … [Read more...]
5 Things Resilient Kids Do Differently
Curious to know why some kids persevere while others don't? Discover the 5 characteristics of a resilient child and what gritty kids do differently. My eight-year-old had done a really neat trick with a blob of slime (yes, slime). He had stretched it out to a thin layer, held it in front of his face, then blew on it to make a "bubble." It looked exactly how bubble gum would look when you blow on it. Not surprisingly, one of my five-year-old twins was intrigued. So much so that he decided he wanted to try the trick as well. At that point, I was already cringing inside. In truth, I … [Read more...]
12 Ways You’re Already Practicing Montessori Parenting Without Even Realizing It
Did you know you're likely practicing Montessori parenting without realizing it? Discover these 12 ways you're applying the Montessori philosophy at home. Confession time: I still brush my five-year-old twins' teeth. Whenever I can help it, I go straight to brushing their teeth, assuming of course that I can do a better job of preventing cavities. Not to mention it's 10 times faster for me to squeeze the toothpaste, fill their cups, and actually brush their teeth than if I left the job to them. My husband, though, has no time for that. Whenever it's his turn to bathe the kids, he … [Read more...]
The Ultimate List of Pumpkin Books for Preschoolers
Check out the ultimate list of pumpkin books for preschoolers to welcome the fall season, learn about the growth cycle, and celebrate the holidays! Hands down, fall is my favorite season. I may not be able to see as many trees changing colors, living in Los Angeles and everything, but fall marks a new energy that seems to lift my spirits. And one of my favorite fall traditions is picking out pumpkins with my kids. This is especially fun during the preschool stage. Kids start to understand traditions, the changes of the season, and of course Halloween. And it's often the first time … [Read more...]
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