For too long has “like a girl” been exclaimed with negative connotations. “You run like a girl”, “You throw like a girl”, “Stop crying like a girl” are a few common phrases that have become so natural to say and so ingrained in our culture as just another figure of speech t...
Teach your child alternatives to spitting. Show them how to use their words and healthy anger management skills.3Eventually, your child will learn how to deal with uncomfortable emotions in a socially appropriate manner. Reinforce your toddler's good behavior If spitting is a big problem for your...
It could have started out as a wonderful day. You wake up in the morning, the sun is shining through your bedroom window, and you got a beautiful kid to cook breakfast for. Everything goes well. Your toddler absolutely loved that flapjacks you made him. You tell him to go get ready ...
You can't eliminate all attractive nuisances, but you can keep them to a manageable number.Be available to back up your requests. Toddlers often lack the self-control to follow parents' commands. They understand what you tell them but can't stop themselves from doing it. It's sometimes ...
When it comes to a toddler running away when called in a parking lot or darting off when he's supposed to stay close, there’s really no room for compromise.
intended to be completed by the parent rather than the toddler themselves, of course. All you need to do is find a checklist and answer the questions as honestly as you can. If you aren't sure about a certain answer, take more time to observe your toddler until the answer becomes clear...
When to Transition Your Toddler From a Crib to a Bed If you're wondering when to transition to toddler bed, consider your child's height and abilities. When your child reaches about three feet tall, you can start having them use a bed instead of a crib. Another telltale sign that it’...
Picktasksthatareappropriatetoyourchild'sage.Besuretochoosesimple,straightforward（简单的；易做的）jobs,sinceyourtoddlersimplydoesn'thavethecognitiveabilityyettobreakdownalargeprojectintoitscomponents.Tellhimtogocleanhisroom,forinstance,andyou'relikelytobemetwithablankstare.Buthecouldberesponsibleforonepartofthejob...
You may notice that your toddler starts throwing a tantrum only when you’re around, or when other family members are around. But it may be rare for your toddler to throw a tantrum in the presence of someone they don’t know well. No matter how ironic this may seem, your toddler trust...
Don't feel that you've failed if your kids don't engage with financial discussions right away. Williams says that when you first start trying to have money conversations "your child may not seem to care and that's OK. At their age, money isn't a priority for them. Continue to share ...