Tag: child behavior
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Toddler Meltdown on Transatlantic Flight: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare
Get Pregnant Fast A child’s incessant screams turned an eight-hour transatlantic flight into a nightmare for everyone on board. An artist named Mark Johnson captured this chaotic scene on video, which has since gone viral, resonating with parents everywhere. Imagine being on a packed flight, surrounded by strangers, when a young child begins a full-blown…
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5 Strategies for Navigating Life with a Strong-Willed Child
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter, Lily, was a newborn, she had this adorable habit of shaking her tiny fists in the air as she drifted off to sleep. It was a typical involuntary reflex—like the jerky movements and eye-rolls we often see in infants. Little did we realize, this was her first demonstration of…
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How to Effectively Use Time-Outs for Your Toddler
Read more Time-outs can be a point of contention among parents, but when implemented correctly, they can serve as an effective strategy for teaching boundaries during a toddler’s formative years. As children learn to navigate their world, they also test limits, which can lead to challenging behaviors. This is often when parents resort to time-outs.…
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Understanding Life with a Child Who Has Tourette Syndrome
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent navigating the complexities of raising a child with Tourette syndrome, I’ve learned that this neurological disorder is often misunderstood. Tourette syndrome is marked by involuntary vocal and motor tics, frequently identified during childhood. Contrary to common misconceptions, not all children with Tourette syndrome experience coprolalia, or involuntary swearing. Additionally,…
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Understanding the Needs of Our Children: When It’s Okay to Give In
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, the pressures of work and daily responsibilities can leave little room for quality family time. After a lengthy stretch of weekends filled with clinic duties, I was excited to finally have a chance to connect with my little one. However, my plans were quickly derailed when I returned home…
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To Moms of Energetic Kids: I Owe You an Apology
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting back eight years, I recall a playdate when my eldest was a toddler, and I was expecting my daughter. I had already faced several parenting hurdles. The disappointment of struggling with breastfeeding weighed heavy on me, and the sleepless nights with my baby still awake at a year old left me…
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Instead of Forcing Preschoolers to Apologize, We Should Consider This Approach
Get Pregnant Fast When we encourage young children to say “I’m sorry,” we might be teaching them the phrase, but do they truly grasp its meaning? Imagine a situation where your preschooler is engaged in play with another child, and a disagreement arises over a toy. In a moment of frustration, your child pinches the…
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Tantrums Aren’t Personal, Even Though They Feel That Way
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those chaotic mornings that seem to stretch on forever. My husband and I had just returned from a lengthy weekend trip, and if I was exhausted, I knew our two kids were feeling it even more. Breakfast was a disaster: my 2-year-old launched her plate across the table,…
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Hair Twirling: Understanding the Behavior and How to Manage It
Read more Have you noticed your little one twirling her hair? It’s one of those quirky habits that toddlers seem to adopt. Whether she’s wearing her favorite dinosaur shirt or asking for the same bedtime story repeatedly, hair twirling can raise some eyebrows. While this behavior is often harmless, it’s important to understand it and…