slang term to a common interjection. "Yikes" may be used in relation to good surprises but is most often uttered in reaction to something bad, unsettling, or disgusting, like when a kid throws a huge tantrum, an adult poops his pants, or a car runs off the road and into a mailbox...
What's a petulant child? The adjective, petulant, is a disapproving term used to describea bad-tempered child, an adult behaving like an angry child or behavior of this type. Angry or annoyed mean the same thing, but if you choose the word, petulant, you are indicating that it is unrea...
She shared that she felt loved and supported—even though she was a little frustrated that her tantrum didn’t work. I pointed out that when children feel confused because their behavior isn’t “working,” they are ready to go “shopping” for a new behavior. So, even though a Positive...
A child or adult may revert to a previous stage of development in which they felt safer and didn’t experience as much stress. This previous state can serve as a refuge. Projection This can be considered the ego's strategy to transfer one's own unacceptable or troubling feelings onto someon...
What does it mean when crying is in your dream? Dreams of crying can seem to be entirely negative. However, crying dreams may reveal feelings you did not even know existed, and this is a positive thing. Sometimes, a dream can cause us to feel so sad that it makes us cry. This can...
What does this mean for you, practically speaking? A LOT. You can start prompting your child to partake in decision-making, and help him learn to become part of the solution when problems arise. You can ask questions. You can reference their friends. ...
#2 Respect for one another does not mean you hold their behavior in high regard. We can feel disrespectful about abhorrent and hateful actions. For bigotry and scorn. But even the perpetrators of actions we disdain should be treated with respect. Because at the root of pain, anger, and ...
For example, a young child who hears that his father has lost his job may say things like “Does this mean I won’t get that videogame you promised me?” or a teen may ask “What about baseball camp? The money is due soon!” Remember, being empathic means seeing things from another...
Your grade-schooler is well past the temper tantrum stage, thank goodness. But he's not exactly obedient, either. In fact, he refuses to come in for dinner when you call him, ignores your requests to pick up his socks, and responds with a surly "what for?" when you ask him to take...
They often go from one extreme to another. For instance, they throw a tantrum then immediately demand affection. It seems they both love and hate their parents at the same time. If you have a child like this, you should establish clear guidelines, routines, and rules. If they have tantru...