Olivia won’t do as she’s told. She will do anything to have her way – bite, hit, throw things, pull hair, kick, scratch, throw a mighty tantrum. She challenges every word and is generally defiant in her behavior. Mia is rude, disrespectful and talks back all the time. Noah’s teacher keeps asking to see you […]
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50 Ways to Calm an Anxious Child Without Words (+PRINTABLE VISUAL ANXIETY CARDS)
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience We all know that using age-appropriate resources to help your child learn to manage his big emotions by himself is the most effective path toward his emotional intelligence. But we also know that teaching your child to deal effectively with difficult emotions can seem like an endless […]
The most successful kids have parents who do this one thing
Science says this one thing can completely change how you view your kid’s behavior
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never break me” is a phrase that was first used in 1872. It was meant to teach kids that name-calling was harmless. It was one of the greatest lies ever told to kids. Words hurt. And the words we repeatedly hear can become self-fulfilling prophecies. […]
3 Fun Ways to Talk About Emotions With Your Kid
What parents generally refer to as misbehavior, acting out, and anger and aggressiveness can often be traced to a child’s difficulty to identify and express emotions. Children’s inability to identify big emotions such as anxiety, frustration, and anger largely explains inappropriate behavior such as tantrums and aggressiveness. Unmanaged emotions in children can have far-reaching consequences. […]