What Makes a Habit a Habit? A habit is a behavior that children repeat frequently, often without even realizing it. Many children’s habits involve touching or playing with parts of their faces or bodies. Sometimes children know they’re doing these things, while other times they do them automatically. Common Habits in Children […]
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. […]
Those of us who grew up with siblings know how frustrating they could be. Now, as adults with children of our own, we’re watching our kids go through the same challenges that come with having siblings. As parents, we gain a new perspective on what our own parents endured—and a clearer understanding of just how […]
As you may know, babies don’t sleet through the night (for good reason); however you may not know, especially as a new parent, that your child may go through sleep regression during several stages in their life. One of the stages being the toddler sleep regression; you know, just when you thought you could finally […]
Whether you’re ready or not, school is right around the corner and prepping your preschooler for their first day of preschool can be a daunting task. Your child may feel both excited and nervous about starting preschool. Let’s try to ease your little one’s mixed feelings, with these tips: Before School Starts Go […]
