If your child knows the rules but continues to hit, use some of the following consequences to deter them from hitting again.1 Time-out:For some children, a time-out can be the most effective way to deter them from hitting again. A time-out teaches toddlers how to calm themselves down a...
When kids hit the older elementary and tween years, they’ve usuallymastered some of the skillsyou dreamed about when they were toddlers: dressing themselves, picking up their gear, and making their own lunches (yesss!). And that’s when it starts—the talking back. You know, the mumbling...
Is it normal for a toddler to hit? It is developmentally normal for toddlers to hit. It is the parent's job to supervise and handle toddlers kindly and firmly until they are ready to learn more effective ways to communicate. Kids will grow out of it if they get help (skills training) ...
Toddlers don't like surprises. The next time you're about to leave the park or a friend's house, defuse a potential eruption by giving them plenty of advance notice. They will be comforted by knowing what's going to come next. Tell them, "You can ride your scooter two more times aro...
Your toddler is hitting new milestones.Sometimes toddlers won’t sleep well if they’re about to make a developmental leap (likelearning to walkorscribblewith a crayon) or have just hit a milestone (like being able to ask for things rather than pointing to what they want). ...
As parents, we know what to do when our kids are being angels — hug them, kiss them, praise them,relishthe moment, etc. But what about when they drive you to drink? Take a deep sigh of relief becauseyou are not alone. This is theclassictime frame when toddlers begin actin...
The Toddler Squat is the best stretch for the Squat. You do it by resting in the bottom Squat position for about a minute. This stretches your hips and ankles so you can break parallel more easily when you Squat. The name comes from toddlers who naturally Squat to play. ...
He also notes there is a wide range of what the "terrible twos" can look like. Some toddlers will display more behavior changes, while others may not change their behavior as drastically. When Do the Terrible Twos Start? The terrible twos tend to hit hardest around the age of 2, but th...
Keep in mind, too, that kids who bite may have been bitten by another kid at daycare or preschool and could be learning the behavior from one of their peers. How to stop toddlers and children from biting Want to try to prevent biting from happening at all (or again)? Try thes...
How to Handle September Curveballs for Early Season Whitetails Don't let these three scenarios ruin your early deer hunting. Adjust and hit one out of the park. Here are three of the most common obstacles, and how to connect, when early seasonwhitetailsstart throwing curveballs. (Shu...