I bet you yell at your kid from time to time, and I bet that makes you feel like a horrible parent. I do too. Only yesterday I yelled at my son (or raised my voice at him as I would later recount to my partner). The thing is, I lost my cool. He seemed […]
Mindful discipline
Five discipline approaches to avoid and what to do instead
There are widely varying views on “how to discipline kids”. The thing is, discipline is not a “one-size-fits-all” affair, and there are many effective ways to discipline a child. Depending on the context, the discipline issue and even the child in question, it is not uncommon to apply different strategies to deal with child discipline. […]
When should you worry about your child’s behavior?
Much of children’s behavior is normal. Tantrums are common in kids under age six, young children are more likely to struggle with impulse control and children who have not yet learned to deal with big emotions are more likely to hit, scream, bite or act aggressive. Adopting appropriate discipline age-appropriate strategies often make it easier […]
18 factors that influence children’s behavior
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience In her book “Connection Parenting”, Pam Leo uses a lovely example to help us understand children’s behavior. She says that when you have a plant that’s not doing too great, you rarely focus on what’s wrong with it but rather on what it needs: more water? More […]
Science says this is how to manage child behavior problems at home
There are many forms of problem behavior in children: Repeated tantrums and inappropriate behavior such as biting or hitting Back-talk and general bad language Tendency to ignore rules and boundaries Inability to understand the behavior expected depending on the context Acting first, thinking later Disruptive acts Aggressive behavior Defiance Selectively following rules and instructions Out-of-control […]