15 DEC 2021 · Every, and I mean every young child bites, pushes, shoves, hits or throws. Show me a kid who doesn’t and I’ll show you a rat that flies. These behaviors are simply part of the territory that comes with being a child. It doesn’t imply that the child is ‘naughty’ or ‘bad’ and in most situation are not a reflection of ‘poor parenting’ either. For a lot of children, they are simply down to biology

15 DEC 2021 · While some backtalk should be encouraged as it has so many benefits, sometimes it’s something that actually needs to be addressed. Here are some of the best tips on how to prevent and minimize the “negative” backtalk inside the home.

15 DEC 2021 · Tantrums are often expressions of emotional distress from your child, that is and are usually triggered by frustration, loss, feeling misunderstood, disappointment, or a need to release an accumulation of stress. Of course, some tantrums are really about pushing boundaries, perhaps to get the junk or toy that isn’t allowed and these ‘tantrums are fairly easily diverted or will escalate overtime if they are ignored.

15 DEC 2021 · Parents sometimes shame their children without realizing that that is what they are doing. Shaming can be done both offline and online, and in every situation, it makes the child less confident.