3 years Makes commands like, “Don’t look at me” or “Don’t talk”Can’t always distinguish between reality and fantasy 4 years Asks “why?” incessantlyUses potty words such as “poo-poo head” 5 years May take things that don’t belong to himTends to be more brash, combative, or explosive 6 years Has difficulty accepting criticismScalp is very tender…
1. Teach Him Critical Names and Numbers. If your child is verbal, teach him your first and last name as well as your phone number. (As he gets older, have him memorize your address.) One great memorization technique for young children is to turn the number into a fun song—and even a corresponding dance—that you…
Festivals, beaches, crowded parks: Summer is the season for getting out and about—which also makes it a great time to teach your young children what to do if they become lost. After all, what works for older children (like establishing a meeting place at an amusement park) doesn’t work for very young children, who can…
When it comes to parenting young children, it can be easy to fall into the habit of using the words “no” and “don’t” on repeat. Children, after all, do a lot of things we don’t want them to do—drawing on walls, for instance, or going for a ride on the family dog. Using “no” as…
Somewhere around two years of age, families start reaching out to me (a parenting coach) for advice—the books aren’t quite enough anymore. They’ll tell me that their toddlers are constantly misbehaving. Their once totally adorable, dependent, and compliant little baby now refuses to eat certain foods, wakes up at night, acts impulsively, refuses to share, says ‘no’ all the time, and does the opposite of what is asked.
Skip the shouting and get your kiddos to tune in! If you’re a parent, you know the struggle is real when it comes to getting your little ones to listen. One minute you’re asking nicely, and the next, it’s a full-on opera of yelling and protest! But hold your horses—your mini explorers aren’t trying to challenge your authority; they’re just lost in their own little worlds, oblivious to the urgency of brushing teeth or hopping in the tub. So, ditch the power struggle and connect instead!
Winters can be a crazy time for all of us, especially kids. Skin care is just the tip of the iceberg. As far as skin care is concerned, including a mustard oil massage after a bath can be especially healthy for the skin. But, besides skincare, this time can be tricky because of the viruses spread easily during winters. This can give rise to lots of winter infections such as influenza, bronchitis and a variety of other respiratory diseases. Therefore, it becomes especially important to take care of ourselves, especially kids during the winters.