Making the Little Years Easier

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  Toddler Tantrum Tips: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
  What actually helps when your child falls apart, and what helps you not fall apart with her. First things first: I’m not going to tell you to “stay calm.” You already know that. You know you shouldn’t yell, or threaten, or turn a small thing into a big power struggle. But knowing that over a quiet cup of coffee is one thing. Doing it while a two-year-old screams at you…
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  Why Does My Toddler Keep Doing Things They Know Are Wrong?
  Your child nods when you remind them of a rule. A few minutes later, they do exactly what you just told them not to do. Maybe they haven’t forgotten your words. Maybe they’re still learning how to turn what they know into what they can actually do. There’s something about little kids I still haven’t quite figured out: they can remember something you told them days ago, then take about…
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  When Your Daughter Starts Doubting Herself, What Does She Need From You?
  One Saturday afternoon, I took my daughter shopping for a new dress for the first day of school. The mall was busier than I expected. Children chattered as they hurried past, shoes tapped against the shiny floors, and rows of colorful dresses hung neatly behind glass displays. At first, my daughter seemed excited. She picked out a light blue dress, held it against her chest, and turned to me. “Mom,…
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  Why Kids Stop Telling Their Parents Things (And How to Keep the Door Open)
  Sometimes, the problem isn’t that our kids have nothing to say. It’s that we’re not making it easy for them to say it. There is one particular answer that leaves me feeling both relieved and a little sad. “Nothing, Mom.” I might hear it when I ask how school went, what happened with a friend, or why my child seems a little quieter than usual. The answer is often so…
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  Are You Accidentally Raising an Entitled Child? 7 Parenting Habits to Rethink
  Sometimes, raising an entitled child doesn’t begin with giving them everything they want. It begins with doing too much, giving in to avoid arguments, and solving problems before they can try. Here are seven everyday parenting habits worth rethinking, and what to do instead.