All toddlers can be willful and even difficult. However, you may find you're parenting a strong-willed toddler if your child tends to be prone to power struggles, is highly emotional and is determined to a fault. Fortunately, there are three powerful positive parenting strategies that will improve cooperation and calm tantrums in the most strong-willed children.My … [Read more...] about Front-Loading, Redirection & Connection: 3 powerful strategies for your strong-willed toddler
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Why science says this is the best approach to parenting toddlers
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
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
How to Conquer Your Toddler’s Potty Training Regression
As a parent, it is such a proud moment when your toddler starts potty training and has success. With many children, it starts off well, but there is a potty training regression. Whether your child is a toddler, a three-year-old or four-year-old, there are practical strategies here to help through the most frustrating potty training issues. Even though it would … [Read more...] about How to Conquer Your Toddler’s Potty Training Regression
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