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- When your child yells at you: Expecting and Coaching respectful behavior
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It's mine! Sharing in the Sandbox and at Other Summer Gatherings
After arriving at the gathering and dropping your four-year-old at the sand box, you’ve grabbed a few chips and a cold drink. Shifting your shoulders slightly, you take a deep breath. So far all is quiet.
More infoHow to stay out of the Red zone
Children synchronize to our stress level. That is why the best thing you can do as a parent is take good care of yourself so you can meet the needs of your children.
More info5 Tips to Stop the 'Strike out Tantrums:' Hitting, Biting, Kicking and Name-calling
What do you do when your child hits you? Not a swipe mind you, but a fisted punch?
More infoLearn To Be An Emotion Coach
Your child dumps his cereal bowl on the floor. The four year old knocks down the two year old. You tell your child he can’t buy something and now he’s screaming at the top of his lungs in the middle of the store.
More infoWhen Your Child’s Meltdowns Might Ruin Vacation
The screams are unexpected, always profoundly embarrassing. This time the waiter trigger it, by announcing that chicken nuggets were no longer available despite being listed on the menu.
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