February 14, 2018
They reward whining. It’s so easy to hand over that piece of candy your child whines for! No one likes to hear a child whine […]
February 25, 2022
It is so easy to fall into the trap of bribing our kids, because it seems like the quickest way to gain their compliance. Parents say “it works” because it gets kids to do what we ask, but bribes can have long-term negative effects on our children’s motivation and behavior.
July 18, 2017
If you have a young child who becomes upset when you have to leave her in daycare, kindy or at school, it’s important to speak with […]
October 21, 2018
Nap. It’s a small word, but for most parents a hugely important one. Why? Sleep is a major requirement for good health, and for young kids to […]
September 20, 2017
Perhaps no discretionary decision causes parents more angst than the question of whether to introduce a pacifier—and later, when and how to take it away. There […]