Ten Things Not To Do When a Child is Frustrated or Having a Tantrum
Every child seems to have their own signature move when it comes to lashing out in frustration including screaming, kicking, yelling, throwing, stomping, name calling,…
Every child seems to have their own signature move when it comes to lashing out in frustration including screaming, kicking, yelling, throwing, stomping, name calling,…
Humans are some of the most complex emotional creatures on earth. From our teenagers who roll their eyes in disdain to our toddlers who cry…
Learning ‘feeling’ language to communicate one’s emotions is a critical developmental milestone in the early years. The following picture books are some of my favourites…
There is much talk of how parents need to avoid overprotecting their kids and allowing them to experience failure as a part of routine life.…
Research on whining confirms that it really is the most annoying sound to the human ear – more so than the sound of a screeching…
There seems to be a lack of cultural wisdom as to the significance of tears in bringing a child to rest from the things they…
Psychologist Gordon Neufeld states there is a difference between a hardened heart, which does not feel vulnerable emotion, and one that is hardy and feels…
At the heart of raising resilient children is understanding that our job as parents is not to make everything work for them but to help…