Toddlers are strong-willed, prone to tantrums and don't have a great sense of danger. How can we support their development while effectively parenting them? Find out what science says are the most powerful tips for parenting toddlers here. Get a printable with all these tips at the bottom of this postAbout three months shy of his second birthday, I noticed a change … [Read more...] about Why science says this is the best approach to parenting toddlers
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This is why positive parenting is essential now but might not have been in the past
Find out why authoritative parenting is essential today even though it wasn't in the past, including the pros and cons of this style of parenting and more.There seem to be two big misconceptions when it comes to positive or authoritative parenting.First, many fear that it raises children who have an over-inflated concept of importance.This is because … [Read more...] about This is why positive parenting is essential now but might not have been in the past
When Should a Toddler Stop Napping – an Expert Weighs in
When should you give up your toddler's nap? Read a sleep expert's insights and signs your toddler is ready to stop napping.When my textbook sleeper began taking longer and longer and longer to fall asleep at nap time, I persisted with iron-clad determination.She would sleep.I had worked so hard to get my then 18-month-old and two-and-a-half-year-old to nap at … [Read more...] about When Should a Toddler Stop Napping – an Expert Weighs in
Why You Want to Avoid This Parenting Mistake
When I first read that parenting without ultimatums was more effective, I was confused. Once I figured out how to parent this way, my kids began to listen better and our family was more peaceful.Chaos consumed our family for far too long.The main floor erupted into a physical and emotional minefield. Lego and little pastel plastic figures were always underfoot. But … [Read more...] about Why You Want to Avoid This Parenting Mistake
10+ Powerful Strategies That Will Calm Your Angry Child
Find effective strategies to calm your angry child during time-in. With countless techniques to calm strong-willed, sensitive children, there is something for every difficult or challenging emotion.We were on week two of our three-week stay at my parents' house and tensions were running high.Because we live across the country, when we fly back to see my family, we … [Read more...] about 10+ Powerful Strategies That Will Calm Your Angry Child