Toddlers and tantrums go together - you're lucky if your child doesn't go through that terrible twos stage.But long or aggressive temper tantrums are not necessarily normal - and may be a sign that your child is at risk of depression or a
.Parenting expert Clive Dorman is a director of The Children's Project, a group that supports preschool families. He believes that by showing parents why children behave the way they do, they will help them to respond appropriately.Tantrums are brought on by anger
psychologist Nicola Barber.But mix this new desire to gain control with a constant feeling of being thwarted, and you have the perfect recipe for toddler rage.The best way to curb tantrums before they start is to give her a feeling of being in control, even
For my daughters 7th birthday she asked for a meal out with her family, no joke. She is quite the little grown up, and so we had to start the search for somewhere to dine out that was special, affordable AND could tolerate the wriggly nature of her two-year-old sister. Luckily...
accepts. So instead of giving in to their four stories before bedtime ritual, choose six books with brief stories. You won't be seen as mean and will have introduced flexibility.' Taming tantrums Equip yourself with a few simple strategies for calming
AVOID UNNESCCESSARY BATTLESIf your toddler insists on wearing her wellies and it’s not even raining do you stop her? They might not have been your first option but does it really matter? Save the battles for when it does, like when she’s refusing to wear her coat and it’s freezi...
New Year is the perfect time to make a few toddler resolutions that will help your family stay happy and healthy. If you've been putting off tackling tricky toddler habits, read on for advice that will help your child reach that next milestone...Have a happy new year with your to...
Our word discipline comes from the Latin word 'to teach'. There are often more desirable and effective options than punishment to encourage your children to behave.The NSPCC recommends 'positive discipline'. Click through to find out how it works... How to give positive disciplin...
Parents are reportedly worried that popular children’s TV show Peppa Pig is a bad influence on their toddlers.The Telegraph has reported that some parents fear the cartoon is making their children naughty.Complaints from parents included children answering back, splashing in mudd...
A couple have finally revealed that their five-year-old is a boy, after raising him as gender-neutral from birth.Baby Sasha was only allowed to play with unisex toys and had the choice between boy’s and girl’s clothes.Mother Beck Laxton, 46, said she wanted to avoid gender stereo...
