Raising Kids
We had just left Target. Three kids in tow, a basket full of items even though I swore I was only going for toothpaste and bread. We had made it through our whole trip almost unscathed. No tantrums in the aisles, no begging for toys. And we even had made it past the dreaded dollar spot. We got to the car, unpacked, I got all of my kids [...]
aggressive behavior
What’s Behind Angry and Aggressive Behaviors in Kids?
Inside: Do you ever wonder, why is my child so angry and aggressive? Learn the reasons behind your child's behavior. Plus, a 3-part solution any parent can do! It was like a switch. In a few seconds time, my son transcended from calm and relaxed to raging anger. My jaw dropped to the pavement as I stood in the parking lot of my [...]
The Most Important Thing Parents Should Know About Kids and Screen-Time
Inside this post: The most important screen-time recommendation for kids that every parent should know. Science-based tips for kids and screen-time. If I didn’t know this science-based tip about kids and screen-time, my son’s behavior during our bedtime routine would’ve infuriated me. And it probably would’ve resulted [...]
The Easiest Way to Deal With a Kid Who Hits, Kicks or Bites
Inside this post: Learn what to do when your child hits you. Effectively stop your child from hurting others without yelling, time out or getting physical. I literally stepped out of the room for 20 seconds. That’s the amount of time it took for my oldest to tackle his little sister while she proceeded to whack him in the head. The [...]
15+ Best Ways to Manage Aggressive Behavior in Toddlers
When my daughter was born a few months ago, I was anticipating lots of hands-on management of aggressive behavior in toddlers. It's no secret around here that my toddler struggled with biting for over a year. He is energetic, curious, and often unaware of his own powerful strength. Related: One afternoon, I laid my daughter [...]
The Surprising Benefit of Teaching Kids High Five
I’m not a huge fan of high fives. Never have been. My husband spent the past two years trying to “convert” me to high five him over every little thing. I kept reminding him that I was his wife, not his bro. And that high fives just weren’t my thing. Why must we high five over everything? I grilled a burger. High five. I took a [...]
How to Get Your Toddler to Stop Biting, When Nothing Works!
It’s hard to say when this whole biting thing started to go downhill exactly. It’s been a part of our lives for so long now that it’s become a bit of a blur. I’ve spent hours scouring the internet for how to get your toddler to stop biting. [...]
5 Steps to Stop Toddler Biting in its Tracks
A biting toddler is no joke, friends. A while back I wrote about How to Get a Baby to Stop Biting, and after using the steps I discussed in that post, we effectively managed to stop our son from biting. Funny enough at the end of that post I wrote, “I am vigorously reinforcing ‘No biting’ and keeping a very watchful eye, as biting will [...]
How to Get a Baby to Stop Biting
It seems like lately my sweet boy has a new found passion for sinking his teeth into everything. And so we’ve officially entered the dreaded baby biting stage. In the beginning it was a major biting issue during both playtime and eating, and actually it continues to be an ongoing issue, but it is getting better each day. In fact, we’ve [...]
