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      How To Avoid the Terrible Twos

      How To Avoid the Terrible Twos

      Everywhere you look, the message about toddlers is that they are “terrible,” that their favorite word is NO, and that they’re using all of their energy to become independence from…

      on November 13, 2018Tags: 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, co-operation, connecting, tantrums, terrible twos
      Bath-Time Hair Washing

      Bath-Time Hair Washing

      Dear Miss Faith, My 2yo son screams bloody murder every time I wash his hair.  I’m ever so slow and careful, but nothing seems to help.  He particularly hates it…

      on September 21, 2018Tags: 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, bath, bath time, washing hair

      Why Explaining and Convincing Don't Work with Young Kids

      When we ask a child to do something, and they say no (or ignore us), the option of explaining why we’re asking them to do it, and inviting discussion, is so…

      on June 7, 2018Tags: 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, co-operation, compliance, connecting, consequences

      Do You Let Your Toddler Help?

      A large body of research shows that people are healthier, happier and feel more fulfilled when they are able to contribute to the well-being of others: helping others reduces chances…

      on January 12, 2018Tags: 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, housework, rhythm

      Pouring In the Love

      When your personal life is out of balance, it strains your body’s immune system.  If you don’t pay attention and make a change, you are likely to get sick.  When…

      on December 29, 2017Tags: 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, connecting, discipline, pouring in the love campaign, rhythm, rituals

      Quick Tip: Throwing Sand

      If your child is a little too exuberant in the sandbox, what to do?  Saying “Don’t throw sand” seems to have little effect, as does the ubiquitous “Be careful!”  Instead,…

      on August 28, 2017Tags: 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, aggressive behavior, outdoors

      Potty Train Your 3 Year Old Without Power Struggles

      Is your three-year-old insisting on diapers?  Take the struggle out of potty training with this proven technique. Dear Miss Faith, Our son just turned three and we are having major…

      on December 1, 2016Tags: 3-year-olds, potty learning, potty training

      Correcting Hitting Behavior

      Dear Miss Faith, My son is three and he still struggles with hitting and rough touching.  Mostly not being aggressive, it’s like he doesn’t realize that he’s hurting people.  When we…

      on July 25, 2016Tags: 3-year-olds, aggressive behavior, biting, calming, hitting

      Dropping Naps

      Dear Miss Faith, Recently, It’s been a struggle to get my 2.5yo to nap during her usual time. She sometimes won’t nap… but she does go to bed a lot…

      on April 2, 2016Tags: 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, rest, sleep

      Silly Defiance

      Dear Miss Faith, My 3.5yo son used to be very helpful,  but lately when I ask him to do things, he deliberately “misunderstands.”  For example, if I ask him to…

      on June 10, 2015Tags: 3-year-olds, aggressive behavior, co-operation, connecting

      Dinner Prep with Preschoolers

      Success!  One mom shares: “When I get home from work I’m usually rushing around trying to get dinner together and end up feeling guilty because I’m not giving my boys attention…

      on May 30, 2015Tags: 3-year-olds, co-operation, housework

      Peaceful Car Trips

      Dear Miss Faith, My 3.5 year old son gets upset when we’re driving and I turn or even change lanes, but he has decided that he doesn’t want me to.…

      on May 15, 2015Tags: 3-year-olds, co-operation, connecting, whining

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