Avoiding the “I’ll do it when I’m good and ready” Battle Dawdling can be a form of control. (“I’ll do it in my own, sweet time!”). Exercising control over one’s own actions is an important developmental task for preschoolers. If you can give your child more control over the task that needs to be done, Read More
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Encouragement
Praise and Encouragement are different. Praise is an expression of approval and commendation, and is about external “from others” reward. Encouragement is the expression of approval and support; it is the act of giving hope or support to someone. Encouragement is about developing internal “inside of me” sense of worth and motivation. Praise is about the end Read More
Jealousy
First Born Jealousy. By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of the No-Cry Sleep Solution and Gentle Baby Care Question: Our first-born is showing extreme jealousy towards the new baby. He’s obviously mad at us for disrupting the predictable flow of his life with this new challenger for our attention. How can we smooth things out? Think about Read More
Cooperation
Get Your Toddler to Cooperate!By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting Toddlers and preschoolers require finesse to gain their cooperation, because they have not yet reached the age at which they can see and understand the whole picture, so simply explaining what you want doesn’t always work. Robert Scotellaro is quoted in Read More
Interrupting
Whether you’re on the phone, busy on your computer, or talking to another adult, it can be frustrating when your children constantly interrupt you. What’s surprising to learn is that they do it because they always get a response from you when they do! They’ve learned that you are willing to stop what you’re doing Read More
Separation Anxiety
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care My baby is only happy when I’m within arm’s reach. If I dare to leave the room, she cries as if I’ve left the country! I can’t even so much as take a shower these days, let alone leave the house without her. My mother-in-law says it’s Read More