Playground Thunderdome
What’s the best way to react to toddler fights and aggression on the playground…especially if the offender isn’t your child?
What’s the best way to react to toddler fights and aggression on the playground…especially if the offender isn’t your child?
A toddler is throwing temper tantrums in the car on the longish daily commute home from daycare and her mom wants to nip this in the bud for parenting and safety reasons.
An older toddler is having a difficult time with separation anxiety at daycare. His parents can’t decide whether they should stick it out or start looking for other options. It’s a special situation and Amalah helps navigate the details.
How to stop yourself from teaching your toddler his soon-to-be favorite word EVER. We have practical advice for you.
Amalah uses a celebratory Advice Smackdown update for some self-reflection on our own hard-earned parenting achievements, as imperfectly won as they may have come.
I have done some of these things. Some I have done more often than others. Haven’t we all? Because we are human and flawed and sometimes want to take the easy way out of a situation. Or because we really don’t want to make our children upset. Or because we are just weary.
My sweet five-year-old boy has suddenly exploded with anger and aggression. Is this normal? What gives?
How to help your child recognize that her tall tales are more about her imagination and creativity, rather than deliberate deceit and manipulation.
A mom needs advice on helping her young toddler through his epic meltdowns. What should she do?
A young girl is having some BIG emotions, difficulty with impulse control and lashing out at her sister after experiencing unsettling events. How do we get her to stop hitting her sister?
A mom wants to start a behavior reward chart for her toddler with whom she’s been working on staying in her own bed all night. At what age do you start one and how do you begin?
An aunt needs help setting reasonable behavior expectations for her older nephew when he comes over for family dinners. What can she do without adding to existing more family drama?
A mom needs strategies to help her toddler who is going through a normal biting phase when with other kids at the playground.
A mother’s hilarious portrayal of various stages of emotions involved for both the parent and teen when the teen is grounded.
Parents need help with their child who starts crying too easily and it’s impacting peer relationships and the family’s quality of life. We have recommendations on what to do next.
Feel like your kid is always complaining? Sometimes the best thing a parent can do is to help a child understand and process negative feelings.
Mealtimes drag on and on at this young family’s home. The kids are just having fun and enjoying themselves at the table, but their mom would prefer them to enjoy the outdoors. How can she improve the situation without being a nag?
A parent is seeking advice on helping her young son deal with the disappointment of his canceled birthday party due to social distancing amid COVID-19. Here’s some advice that may work for other canceled kids’ events.
A well potty-trained young child has an overactive bladder during the day which the doctor says is anxiety related. However, the problem is getting worse and the parents more concerned.
Here, Kristen Chase shares her 5 tips for a successful outing with your kids, no matter how many you have.