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: co-operation
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…
What To Do When Your Kid Says NO!
When I ask the question, “Why do toddlers and preschooler say no to us?” in talks and workshops, the answers I get tend to run along these lines: • They’re…
Why Turning Requests Into a Game Is Not “Tricking” Your Child
When I ask the question, “Why do toddlers and preschooler say no to us?” in talks and workshops, the answers I get tend to run along these lines: They’re differentiating…
Healthy Parent-Toddler Relationships
With babies, the route to a secure bond between parent and baby is relatively clear: it’s the baby’s job to let his or her needs be known, and it’s…
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.…
Collecting & Dumping Toys
Dear Miss Faith, My 2.9 y.o. girl loves to make “nests” in every room of our house. This is something I would normally be fine with, and in fact I recall…
Integrate Your Kids into Adult Activities
Dear Miss Faith, My husband, two boys (ages 3 and 4.5) and I recently moved into an intentional community where there are no other children. The other adults are welcoming…
Help with Power Struggles
Hi Miss Faith, My son is 2 and I feel like we are in a constant power struggle. I know it’s somewhat normal but I hate this, and feel bad…
Sensitive, Moody and Defiant
Dear Miss Faith, My son is 3 and a quarter, and he’s very sensitive and moody, and often defiant. I correct him and tell him what I do want him…