Have a quiet kid on your hands? Have an open dialogue with them and find out why they feel shy. Then, you can offer tools to help them feel more comfortable. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 257
https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/5-ways-to-encourage-your-quiet-child/.
Your morning clothing battles end here. Offer your toddler a choice like do you want to wear the red shirt or the blue shirt. They feel like they’re in control and you can make sure they’re in the proper gear. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 248
https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/social/letting-kids-choose-what-they-wear/.
Biting and hitting are big no-nos but how do you communicate that to a toddler? Try making your disapproval known by stating loudly and firmly that it’s not okay or catching their arm mid hit to grab their attention. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 354
https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/discipline/improper-behavior/breaking-your-toddlers-bad-habits/.
Your toddler’s nap issues might not be issues at all. Resisting naps, struggling to fall asleep at night, and a happy mood throughout the day might mean it’s time to give them up. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 306
https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/sleep/naps/is-your-child-too-old-to-nap/.
Can you tell another child to stop picking on your child? One psychologist says yes. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 214
https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/how-do-i-tell-another-child-to-stop-picking-on-my-child/.
Have a toddler on your hands that has more will than skill? Skip the power struggle by giving your little one simple tasks that he can accomplish to help him feel more in charge. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 431
https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/discipline/improper-behavior/toddlers-declaration-of-independence/.
It doesn’t take much to step up your parenting game. It’s the little things every day that make a difference. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 700
https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/8-ways-to-be-a-better-parent/.
Your toddler dinner dilemmas might not have anything to do with actual dinnertime. While everyone blames picky eating, your toddler’s daytime snack habits could be the real culprit. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 317
https://www.parents.com/blogs/food-scoop/2015/04/24/nutrition/are-you-making-this-common-toddler-feeding-mistake/.
Toddler meltdowns ruling your life? Instead of trying to stop the meltdown, help your toddler navigate stressful situations and work through emotions to avoid meltdowns altogether. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 291
https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/behavioral/how-to-help-your-preschooler-handle-emotions-and-avoid/.
You’re just as tired of saying “no” as your kid is hearing it. Try reframing your discipline by offering alternative behaviors or explaining why certain behaviors aren’t okay. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 181
Ways to Say "No" Without Saying No Telling your toddler "no" is one of the easiest forms of discipline, but it isn't always the most effective. Here are 10 better ways to get your tot to listen. "I know you like ice cram, but eating too much is not good" David Walsh, Ph.D., author of No: Why Kids— Of All Ages—Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It, suggests that parents deny certain junk food requests, like ice cream and candy, by offering a healthier alternative, such as yogurt.
If you want to spend more time with your kids but can’t seem to find more hours in the day, make sure the time you do have with them is quality time | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 556
https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/positive/quality-time/.
When your kid bosses you around, you make think they’re resisting your authority. But, it might actually be the other way around. If your kid is getting bossy, it could be their way of asking you to take back control. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 455
https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/when-your-kid-bosses-you-around/.
Potty training shouldn’t be a race to get the job done. Doing it too fast or before your child is ready can set them up for a lifetime of potty problems. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 343
https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/everything-kids/7-crazy-important-rules-for-potty-training-success/.
Whining is a red flag that your kid is upset and needs your attention, not just a bad habit. Make sure to acknowledge your child’s feelings and help her find the right words to express what she needs. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 242
https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/5-ways-to-wipe-out-whining/.
Your child’s health is important but new studies are showing that talking about their weight could cause long-term harm. Instead, try being a role model and make healthy habits the norm and get active as a family. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 178
Your child’s health is important but new studies are showing that talking about their weight could cause long-term harm. Instead, try being a role model and make healthy habits the norm and get active as a family.
