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…
Tag: 3-year-olds
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…