
Toddlers and Tantrums
When toddlers tantrum, people often advise, “Oh, that’s typical toddler behavior, just ignore it.” But is it typical and is ignoring really the best response?
More infoMary Sheedy Kurcinka Ed.D and Lynn Jessen MA
When toddlers tantrum, people often advise, “Oh, that’s typical toddler behavior, just ignore it.” But is it typical and is ignoring really the best response?
More infoDoes it really matter if sleep times move an hour to two? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. So think carefully before making an exception.
More infoOne of the benefits of maintaining predictable routines is that when they don’t work it’s a “red flag” that something is wrong.
More infoIt hits out of the blue. “I want jelly beans for dinner!” Or, “I don’t want to go to school today!” Perhaps more than a demand it’s a simple request, “May I sleep in your room tonight?”
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