Articles on Behavior & Discipline - Expert Tips for Parenting Toddlers

Helping Your Toddler Overcome Separation Anxiety

Nov 22, 2016

By: Kids in the House

Anxiety has become more of a concern lately with young children. When children transition to a new environment with new rules it is quite naturally difficult for toddlers, and often results in separation anxiety . While some anxiety is completely natural and expected, if excessive anxiety is...

Looking At Your Child’s Behavior Through The Lens Of Temperament

Mar 17, 2015

By: Rona Renner, RN

“Do you think my sons fearful approach to everything new is because of his age, the fact that he was adopted, or is it just his nature? (18-month-old child) “My three year old’s high energy is hard for me. Will she always be so hyper? My other daughter can sit and play by herself, but her sister...

Conquering Power Struggles with Toddlers

Aug 01, 2014

By: Kids in the House

Just as it is the parents’ job to help teach children new skills, it is the toddler’s job to begin to separate from the parents and develop some independence. Toddlers like to say “no” because it gives them a sense of power and autonomy. They are just learning their limitations and what they can...

Overcoming the Terrible Twos: Proper Ways to Discipline Tantrums

Jul 25, 2014

By: Kids in the House

Every parent knows the feeling of anxiety that comes over our bodies when a toddler begins to have a tantrum . If it happens in a public place, or in front of friends or family members, we immediately go into “fix it” mode to try and ward off the tantrum before it begins. The best way to discipline...

Why Spanking is Ineffective

Jul 02, 2014

By: Kids in the House

Each parent has his or her own way of disciplining a child to discourage a behavior. One form of disciplinary action that has become a controversial topic is spanking. Psychologist and author Carol Dweck explains that many parents believe that spanking is a very pointed, dramatic way to teach...

Taming Toddler Tantrums

Jun 24, 2014

By: Kids in the House

Imagine having a co-worker or boss who constantly burst into tears when you asked her something totally innocuous, like whether she wanted coffee. Or maybe she comes running into your office every hour, screaming bloody murder because you didn’t wear her favorite pair of shoes. You’d probably want...

The Pros and Cons of Time-Outs

Jun 18, 2014

By: Kids in the House

Eventually a child challenges authority, behaves insubordinately, or acts in an otherwise inappropriate manner. Dutiful parents not wishing to promote such behavior must decide on suitable action. The most widely utilized response, time-outs, has become the standard disciplinary action for...

10 Steps to Stop Your Child from Hitting

Jul 18, 2013

By: Laura Markham, PhD

"Odd as it may seem, children who hit are children who are afraid. The fears that cause trouble for a child who hits usually have their roots in some frightening experience earlier in her life, even though she may not seem frightened at all. To manage her fear, the frightened child develops...

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