Do you find that your consequences for kids don't always work? Take a look at the biggest mistake parents make, and how to apply consequences that respect your child AND curb challenging behavior, regardless of age. We've all felt that panic: trying to come up with a consequence fit for a child's behavior. Maybe your child tested your limits and you got upset. In trying to turn this chaos into a teachable moment, you scanned your brain for a good enough consequence... one that would get her to stop, to convince her this is serious, and that you've just about had it with her … [Read more...]
5 Unusual Ways to Deal with a Defiant 3 Year Old
Dealing with a defiant 3 year old is never easy. Take a look at 5 unusual ways to discipline a defiant toddler without yelling, and with respect instead. Your child's behavior is getting beyond exhausting. He purposefully does something he's not allowed to do, like slapping stickers on the coffee table (which never come off) or hitting his sister. He might throw a toy car across the room and not think anything wrong of it. You've tried time-outs and confiscating toys and privileges. You've even spoke to him in a firm tone of voice and explained why his behavior is inappropriate. … [Read more...]
Top 10 Toddler Discipline Books to Get Your Child to Listen
Struggling with your child's behavior? Find your solution with these 10 best toddler discipline books and discover mindful and positive parenting tips. If there was ever a role requiring on-the-job learning, it’s being a parent. Think about it: There’s no college degree in parenting. We don’t study for the role in school or get a formal review or report card to tell us how we’re doing. We patch the pieces together, testing each step of the way to figure it out. We’re flying by the seat of our pants, making it up as we go along. I’m especially reminded of this when I’m dealing with … [Read more...]
What to Do when You’re Dealing with 1 Year Old Tantrums Already
Surprised that your 1 year old is already throwing tantrums? Discover effective tips to deal with 1 year old tantrums (it's different from older kids!). This can't be right, I thought. I was expecting tantrums much later, during the Terrible Twos everyone talks about. Except here I was with my son, who wasn't even a year old yet, when I first saw glimpses of a tantrum. I was already struggling with the busyness of motherhood. It also wasn't exactly easy communicating with my son, who at that point had limited words to express himself. And to be honest, I was caught off guard—I … [Read more...]
7 Things You Should NOT Do with a Defiant 2 Year Old
Does your child refuse to listen, or does the opposite of what you say? Learn how to deal with a defiant 2 year old and avoid these 7 huge mistakes. I try not to call it the Terrible Twos, but sometimes the label can feel so accurate, doesn't it? Maybe your child doesn't listen to a single word you say, no matter how you try to say it. Transitioning into daily activities—dinner, bedtime, clean-up time—is a struggle so intense and exhausting you end up giving in. She might even resort to sassy hitting or biting, leaving you ragged from trying to discipline and rein her in. If this … [Read more...]
How to Handle a Car Seat Tantrum
Struggling with convincing your child to get—and stay—in a car seat? Learn how to handle a car seat tantrum effectively with these tips. I felt stuck. My three-year-old son refused to go into his car seat and didn't want to go home. As an infant and toddler, I could always maneuver him into his seat. Now though, he was too big, strong enough to push back. If he didn't cooperate, there would be no way for us to go home. I felt so vulnerable, unable to do anything unless he was willing to comply. I wasn't alone in my frustration, either. SSBE reader Lori emailed about her child's … [Read more...]
What to Do when Your Kids Don’t Listen to You in Public
Do you spend every family outing managing misbehaving kids? Learn what to do when kids don't listen in public so you can enjoy your time together. SSBE reader Sharon wrote in with a situation many of us can relate to: kids who don't listen to us in public. Maybe you've had to raise your voice just to get them to hear you. They run away when you need them to stay put. Or they touch things they should leave alone. I've seen similar behavior myself, whether with my own kids or from observing others. Kids who don't stay seated at story time despite parents telling them to pay attention. Or … [Read more...]
When Your Child Seems to Ruin Everyone’s Day
What to do when your child ruins everyone's day with tantrums and outbursts? Learn how to turn a bad day around and embrace your child's temperament. An SSBE reader wrote how her daughter seemed disagreeable nearly all the time, crying and screaming every day. Her emotional dial was set to extreme, with every response an outburst. Once in a while she complied, but on most days, she was defiant and rude. It can be frustrating when one person in the family seems to have the power to ruin everyone's day. After all, we entered parenthood with thoughts of snuggles and warmth. Instead, … [Read more...]
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