Any parent or caregiver of a toddler knows these years are packed with unpredictable moments—tantrums, screaming, hitting, biting, gagging, and a host of other baffling behaviors. One minute you’re holding your breath, the next you’re laughing in disbelief. But what’s really going on in your toddler’s mind when they stuff peas in their ears, […]
Rethinking the “Perfect” Family The idea of the “perfect family”—two parents, a working father, and a stay-at-home mother—belongs to the past. What may have worked for our grandparents is no longer realistic or even possible for many families today. Modern families take many forms, including single parents, stepfamilies, foster care, same-sex parents, and […]
Understanding that being a highly sensitive child is not a mental health or medical condition but rather a personality trait is essential. Although there is no formal test to diagnose high sensitivity, parents and caregivers can often recognize it through certain behaviors and characteristics. Emotional sensitivity, often referred to as being “highly sensitive,” […]
Parents often struggle to distinguish between normal variations in behavior and actual behavioral problems. In truth, the line between what is considered normal and abnormal behavior is often blurred—more a matter of degree and expectations than a clear-cut difference. This is partly because “normal” behavior depends on a child’s developmental stage, which can vary widely […]
Strong families provide children with a safe and supportive environment where they can be themselves and discover who they are. Feeling secure and loved gives children the confidence to explore, take risks, and learn new things. With the reassurance of family support, they’re better equipped to handle challenges and bounce back from setbacks. […]
How you communicate shapes your child’s relationships with others. As a parent, you model verbal, nonverbal, and listening skills every day—through your words, tone, and actions. How Kids Learn to Communicate Children learn by watching and listening. A simple “Good job!” or a nod teaches them how to express themselves. […]
Play is vital for newborn development and well-being, helping babies discover and interact with their environment. It fosters brain connections and promotes growth. Movement-based play enhances muscle strength and motor skills. Verbal interactions during play boost language understanding and vocabulary. Playing together strengthens the bond between you and your baby, […]
The short answer is “No”, you can’t spoil your infant. There’s a reason babies cry as much as they do; it’s their main (and mostly) only way they can communicate their needs. Babies cry for a number of reasons; they’re hungry, tired, overstimulated, and sometimes babies just cry even if you’ve done […]
Children typically learn how to lie around two years old; it’s at this point that they have learned that you can’t watch them every second of the day, which they will take full advantage of. As children get older they learn how to mask their facial expressions and tone of voice in order to better […]
I don’t think that there is a single parent out there that has not felt a profound love for their toddler while also feeling like wanting to rip their hair out, out of frustration. Even the sweetest of the sweetest toddlers often know how to press our buttons as they explore and test the boundaries […]
