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Little Ways You’re Actually Judging Your Child’s Emotions

Sep 16, 2020

Do you act different when your child is throwing a fit than when he is happy and excited? Avoid the mistake of judging your child's emotions. Do you love your kids unconditionally? I thought I did. After all, I love mine regardless of the choices they'll make and celebrate who they are, in spite of their differences and similarities with me. And I say this not lightly, but truthfully: I would give my life for them. Isn't that unconditional love? I thought so. But then I realized my kids may not see it that way. And it all started with the movie Frozen... Like any silly parent … [Read more...]

Unique Ways to Meet the Emotional Needs of Your Child

Development

Sep 08, 2020

Meeting the emotional needs of a child raises well-rounded, competent, and capable kids. Discover 7 unique ways to nurture your child's emotional needs. Fewer tantrums, more listening, getting along with others... every parent wants nearly the same things from their kids, things we think are rooted in their behavior. Want less tantrums? Put your foot down. And while these tips and tricks are the actions we take to course-correct, they stem from a deeper reason why kids behave that way in the first place. For instance, why do they throw tantrums? More importantly, why is it that showing … [Read more...]

Why You Shouldn’t Tell Your Child to Stop Crying

Communication

Sep 03, 2020

Hearing kids cry and whine can feel frustrating, but we also shouldn't tell them to stop crying. Take a look at a few compelling reasons why. I'll admit: I've told my kids to stop crying pretty often. They could've been crying for 30 minutes straight before I snapped and said, "Stop crying already!" I've sent them to their rooms, telling them they can come out when they're finished. And I've also held them in my arms after a scraped knee, reassuring them with a mantra of "Don't cry, don't cry..." I'm certain I'm not alone. It's amazing how many times we tell our kids to stop crying … [Read more...]

5 Things You Shouldn’t Say When Your Child Loses

Communication

Aug 12, 2020

Everyone faces failure, and what we say to our kids is important. Learn what to avoid when your child loses a competition (and what to say instead). Imagine this: Your child is excited to enter a gymnastics competition this weekend. She has her props prepared and her outfit hanging on the door, and her confidence is through the roof. She knows she'll win first place. She's been practicing for weeks (although, admittedly, not as much as she could). The big day arrives, and she performs. But despite her weeks of practice, she didn't win first place. In fact, she failed to win any … [Read more...]

8 Keys to Explaining Emotions to Your Child

Communication

Jun 14, 2020

Is your child struggling with feelings and learning how to cope with them? Learn how to manage emotions and kids with these 8 important techniques. You and I, we’ve had years of practice understanding our emotions. We can pinpoint when we feel excited over a present or jealous when we want something we can’t have. We know feelings come and go, and that everyone feels the same emotions at some point. But kids aren’t born knowing this and don't have the years of experience we've had at discerning emotions. They might assume they're "bad" when they feel angry, or feel stuck not knowing that … [Read more...]

Is Your Toddler Scared of Bath Time? Here’s What to Do

Development

Jan 25, 2020

Do you have a toddler scared of bath time (even when he always enjoyed it)? You're not alone! Discover effective techniques to help make bath time easy and fun again. What is going on?! I thought. My 2 year old had always loved bath time and never resisted hopping into the tub. But soon bath time became more and more of a power struggle. It started off innocently enough—he'd dawdle and take his time to head to the bathroom, perhaps shed a few tears the first few nights. Except next thing I knew, his whimpers and tears morphed into full-blown tantrums and meltdowns. He became … [Read more...]

How to Help Your Sad Child Handle Their Feelings

Development

Dec 26, 2019

Wondering how to help your sad child feel less overwhelmed with her feelings? Take a look at these tips to help her cope with sadness in a healthy way. We forget we learn about our feelings. While kids are born with the ability to feel emotions, they can't express them verbally or as clearly as we do. We end up with tantrums, confusing behavior, or kids who refuse to talk or communicate because that's all they know how to express these feelings. This is true even for a sad child overwhelmed with her feelings. Maybe she lost a toy, fought with a friend, or watched a sad movie. She … [Read more...]

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