Positive discipline is the best and most effective way to deal with common toddler behavior problems such as tantrums. We’ll help you use the principles of positive parenting to help your child learn to be capable and to regulate her emotions. You’ll be on your way to creating a happy home life.
How do we raise resilient children? As a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, I’m often asked this question. Fortunately, scientists have studied all about teaching resilience in early childhood, so we have a lot of experience and research evidence to guide us. If you’ve been worried about how to raise your child to be resilient, you’re…
Hitting behavior in toddlers is common, but it’s still very stressful for parents when it happens. If your toddler has hit someone else, take heart. Just like tantrums, it does NOT mean you’re a bad mom. It does NOT mean your child will grow up to be a “bad” person. Maybe you’ve faced pressure from…
Why Should I Share My Faith with My Kids? Children are the ultimate blessing. As parents, we each have a responsibility to raise our children to be the greatest versions of themselves. The world today can be a difficult place. Raising your children in an environment where you openly share your faith helps build a…
It can be frustrating if you have a two-year-old who won’t sit during meals. We know that mealtimes are an important time to connect with family during a busy day. Having a two-year-old myself, I understand that getting our children to sit down and stay seated can be a challenging, unrelenting task. However, there are…
We can all use some inspiration once in a while! If your child is a picky eater, know this: your worth as a mother is not measured by how much food your child eats. When others pressure mom to make a child eat more, it can actually HURT the child’s ability to develop healthy eating…
What is temperament? What is it important in toddler parenting? You see, sometimes there’s this unreasonable expectation for all kids to act according to some “model” behavior, or for kids to be happy and friendly all the time. But this isn’t the case. There is no one “ideal” personality. Researchers have found that even at…
If you have a toddler, tantrums are a part of life. Some kids throw them more often than others, but tantrums are toddler territory. It’s nothing personal. Your toddler having a tantrum doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom. It also doesn’t mean that they are spoiled or naughty. Worried about your toddler’s tantrums? Read this…
