Parents expect temper tantrums from 2- and 3-year-olds. But angry outbursts don’t necessarily stop after the toddler years. Older kids sometimes have trouble handling anger and frustration, too. Some kids only lose their cool once in a while, but others seem to have a harder time when things don’t go …
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Teaching Kids Not to Bully
It can be shocking and upsetting to learn that your child has gotten in trouble for picking on others or been labeled a bully. As difficult as it may be to process this news, it’s important to deal with it right away. Whether the bullying is physical or verbal, if …
Teaching Your Child Self-Control
When kids melt down in the middle of a crowded store, at a holiday dinner with extended family, or at home, it can be extremely frustrating. But parents can help kids learn self-control and teach them how to respond without just acting on impulse. Teaching self-control is one of the …
Temper Tantrums
Your toddler’s second temper tantrum of the day shows no signs of stopping, and supersonic, ear-shattering, teeth-jarring screams pierce the air. You’d run away and join the circus if only that were a real option. There must be a better way. During the kicking-and-screaming chaos of the moment, tantrums can …
Toilet Teaching Your Child
Many parents are unsure about when to start toilet teaching or “potty training.” Not all kids are ready at the same age, so it’s important to watch your child for signs of readiness, such as stopping an activity for a few seconds or clutching his or her diaper. Most children …
What Is ADHD?
Lisa’s son Jack had always been a handful. Even as a preschooler, he would tear through the house like a tornado, shouting, roughhousing, and climbing the furniture. No toy or activity ever held his interest for more than a few minutes and he would often dart off without warning, seemingly …
Your Child’s Habits
Many kids have habits that can be downright annoying. Four of the most common are: nail biting hair twirling nose picking thumb sucking Although these habits may bother or even worry you, relax. In most cases, a habit is just a phase in the normal developmental process and is not …
Is Your Child Too Busy?
“She’s not really good at soccer and she doesn’t really like it, but all her friends are doing it.” “If I miss a practice, even for a doctor’s appointment, I get benched.” “If my son didn’t have an after-school activity every day of the week, he’d sit around eating junk …
My Son Is Being Deployed; How Do I Help My Other Kids Cope?
How can I help my younger children deal with their older brother’s deployment? – Beth When your son or daughter in the military is deployed, you probably have many emotions. It’s natural to feel proud of his or her service and courage. It’s also natural to feel sad or worried about …
Natural Disasters: How Families Can Help
All too often, the news is filled with upsetting reports of the devastating effects of tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, floods, tsunamis, and other forces of nature. In their aftermath, many people want to know how to aid those who’ve been displaced or injured. Here are some ways that families can help. …