Struggling with your toddler not listening and behaving? You're not alone. Discover 10 things to do to get kids to listen without yelling. My then-toddler sat flipping through a book when I called, "Breakfast time!" He ran to the dining room, with the book in hand. "You can put the book on the couch," I suggested. We typically don't allow other items at the dining table when we're eating meals, even books. "Then, you can have it after you're done eating," I continued. "No!" he shouted, adamant about bringing the book to the table. This went back and forth, with him insisting on … [Read more...]

Frustrated when your child runs off in public, especially when he thinks it's a big game? Learn how to discipline your toddler running away in a gentle but effective way. We've all seen the exasperated mom chasing after her toddler running away — maybe you've even found yourself in that situation. From the grocery store to the mall, your toddler prefers to dash ahead instead of walking by your side. He might even run away like it's a game or hide out of sight as if playing peek-a-boo. The worst part? Each time you grab hold of him again, he greets you with a mischievous grin. It … [Read more...]