Yes, I admit it: sometimes I yell at my toddler. I should know better. I have a background in child psychology and can recite, by heart, all the studies and books that talk about the bad effects of yelling on self-esteem and family relationships. But parents are human too. Sometimes our temper snaps and we yell, because we're tired and worn out, or because all the … [Read more...] about How to Stop Yelling at Your Preschooler
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What to Do when Grandparents Spoil the Kids
Kids need consistent rules. This can already be a big challenge between husband and wife, but it's even more difficult when doting grandparents spoil the kids. Consistent rules start with commitment and discussion. Here are some parenting tips on how to set rules that everyone can follow, and how to get the grandparents on your side. While you can expect a few conflicts, … [Read more...] about What to Do when Grandparents Spoil the Kids
How to Handle Bossy Kids
A bossy child can be a walking test for an adult's patience. Even though you have to admire the child for knowing what he wants and being able to verbalize it at such an early age, the bossy behavior itself is quite unhealthy and should be changed as soon as possible. This kind of behavior, if left unchecked, could be brought even into adulthood and this could have a negative … [Read more...] about How to Handle Bossy Kids
Tips on Calming Unruly Toddlers
Toddlers are quite hard to take care of. They are at an age when they are developing their sense of independence and preference but still do not have the strong verbal abilities to express themselves. This results in a lot of screaming and tantrums. They also use this negative behavior to call attention to themselves. This kind of behavior is enough to frazzle the nerves of the … [Read more...] about Tips on Calming Unruly Toddlers
8 secrets to effective time outs
Your kid's acting up. 'Time out!' you say, sending him to his 'thinking chair.' Ideally, this discipline strategy helps disrupt your child's undesirable behavior, and give your child (and you) a chance to calm down. However, not all time outs work, partially because they're not done properly or parents have unrealistic expectations of both the child and this discipline … [Read more...] about 8 secrets to effective time outs