Articles about "tantrums" 51
Tantrums
Though your child's
tantrums will seem overwhelming, it is important to remember that there is a reason why the feel upset or frustrated. It is important to cope with their anger and teach them from t . . .
Dealing with tantrums
There is no one-size-fits-all
way of dealing with
tantrums – recognizing the tantrum trigger is the key to
coping with it. A toddler who becomes frustrated with his inability to complete
a puzzle a . . .
Averting tantrums
If your child regularly throws
tantrums at the same time of day, or in the same kind of situation, try to find
ways of heading off the tantrum before it occurs… Diverting attentionDiverting yo . . .
Cuddles halve baby tantrums
Giving your baby cuddles can halve the time she spends crying, say researchers after a month-long study. Most parents hug their babies for about two-and-a-half hours a day, but researchers claim that . . .
Toddlers and new babies
How to stop your toddler turning into a green-eyed monster when baby No. 2 arrives.
Before the birth
Getting off to a good start with their new sibling is crucial to developing a good rel . . .
Sharing
Sharing is a very difficult concept for the typical toddler. Why on earth should he hand over his toys to some visiting stranger? His favorite word may well be “mine!”, and that reflects the way he se . . .
Helping your child to overcome frustration
As they become more independent, many children start to suffer from frustration. This can be rooted in their inability to communicate their eneds and feelings adequately...
Disciplining your toddler
When deciding on how to discipline your toddler, keep in mind at all times what you’re trying to achieve. Discipline should never be solely about trying to make our lives as parents easier, but rather . . .
Pacifiers: yes or no?
All babies have a strong sucking reflex, and sucking on a pacifier has long been used as a means of calming and soothing them.
Some babies will suck on anything they can find, be it thumbs, . . .
How to encourage an enquiring mind
Children
are naturally curious about the world around them, but in our daily haste we
often deprive them of that vital childhood privilege – the time to dawdle and
explore interesting things that t . . .