Child Development: Help for a Jealous 3-Year-Old
Focus on what she IS doing right. Praise her mightily when she behaves "like a big girl who knows how to wait for her turn so nicely".
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Toddler Behavior: Tips for a Toddler Tinkling (and Screaming) in the Bath
Sudden fears of the bath at this age are quite common. One of my most-Googled posts has to do with sudden bath fears
More on Potty Training: When Your Preschooler Poops in Her Sleep
In the meantime, continue to praise her efforts, and be neutrally supportive when she has an accident. I wouldn't dwell on it much with her;
Toddler Behavior: What To Do About Strange Toddler Fears
I've gotten a lot of traffic lately on Strange and Sudden Toddler Fears. I've written on this before (and included a link at the end of this
Potty Training: Poop-Withholding After a Trauma
On the behavioral side, you're right, it's not about "potty training" per se, but it IS about his sense of control and mastery of his own bo
Toddler Behavior: Why Does My Baby Behave Better With The Babysitter Than With The Parents?
It helps (a little bit) to know that toddlers act better for others because they love us so much. When they're with the sitter, they "hold
Toddler Behavior: When and How To Get Rid Of Your Toddler's "Comfort Thingie"
The "Comfort Thingie" -- your toddler's thumb, binkie, blanket or other "lovey" -- is a vexing problem to most parents.
Potty Training Tips: MORE on Poop-Smearing: A Complicated Case
My toddler smears poop everywhere, what do I do?
So yes, dear readers, it's time for yet another poop-smearing post
Toddler Behavior: Reasons Your Toddler Doesn't Eat Much
I've just had a rare parenting experience; making a meal that my toddler ate -- and enjoyed.
Toddler Behavior: What to do When Your Toddler Won't Nap Anymore
Babies NEED to sleep during the day. Their brains can't handle all that stimulation without shutting down after a few hours.
Potty Training Tips: Handling The Grossest Problem Yet, Poop Smearing
Is This Normal? Yes dear reader, it is. Not necessarily common, but normal. A 2-year-old is struggling with attempting to master his own...
Parenting Tips: Help! My Toddler Suddenly Hates the Bath!
Know that this IS a phase. It's not permanent. This is a temporary blip in your bathing routine. Eventually, your toddler will regain confi
Toddler Behavior: What Do You Do When A Baby Prefers One Parent Over The Other?
Babies at this age have a hard time being in intense relationships with more than one person at a time.
New Research Shows "One Size Fits All" Parenting Approaches Do Not Work
Research gives us some answers. DIFFERENT APPROACHES WORK BEST FOR DIFFERENT KIDDOS. What works for your sensitive child might not work for
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