Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “behavior”
I bet you can relate—last week I ran errands with my youngest, who was in a perfectly fine mood…until seemingly out of NOWHERE he crumbled into a huge meltdown. Who knew the bank being out of green suckers was such a crisis? 😩 Luckily, now I have an easy 4-step strategy that helps me figure situations like that out, so …
These days there’s lots of talk about catching early signs of autism in young kids, and even babies. If you have concerns about your kiddo’s language or social milestones, it can be hard to know if their “symptoms” are worth bringing up with the doctor. Missing a milestone can be a red flag, but the signs aren’t always clear. The …
As parents, we’ve all seen our share of temper tantrums. 😳 Kicking, screaming, writhing on the floor—it’s all a normal part of growing up, right? Turns out, not all meltdowns are created equal! Yes, temper tantrums are totally normal in toddlers and preschoolers—but according to a Washington University study, there are 5 signs of more extreme tantrums that mean some …
Disciplining my kids – especially before age 5 – was about as much fun as a root canal…without pain meds. My boys wouldn’t sit still for time outs, taking toys away never worked, and *everybody* hates it when Mom yells (including me). I have three quick tricks you can use to stop bickering, tantrums, whining, and all sorts of other …
