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14 Phrases Kids Said That Were Code Words for 'I'm Anxious' Does this sound familiar?

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What To Say To Little Kids Instead Of 'Say Sorry' When touring different preschools for my daughter, I visited one where I got to observe the kids playing on the playground. 

Crying is a healthy and necessary way for kids to express their feelings. By saying ‘stop crying’ we send the message that their feelings are not important, not valid, silly, or annoying.

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29 toddler discipline tactics that work (and don't work) - Today's Parent Frustrated with your kid's antics? Here are some discipline tricks that actually work.

The Roots of Childhood Aggression, and How to Handle Them With Compassion Why do aggressive behaviors occur? A child is engaging in verbal or physical aggression because it is benefiting them in some way. Here's how to help.

The Science Behind the Hand in Hand Parenting Tool of Staylistening | Hand in Hand Parenting Our children can pick really inconvenient times to melt down; they throw themselves on the floor in a flood of tears and refuse to go anywhere! They frustrate us when we are trying to get out the door, embarrass us … Continue reading →

What To Do About A Toddler Toy Taker? She’s bold, bright, a leader – no wallflower this girl. She’s eager to connect with her peers, and a simple hello isn’t enough. She wants their attention. She

5 Reasons Toddlers Won't Follow Our Directions Parents often ask me, “Why won’t my kids listen?” What they really mean is, “Why won’t they follow my directions?” Children are ready to listen, primed from

I Miss You, And That's OK (Toddlers And Separation) In a child’s perfect world, the people he’s closest to would be available 24/7. But separations are a necessary and inevitable part of life. Whether it’s for