Solving Behavior Challenges
Advice for how to deal with challenging behaviors like biting, lying, cursing, separation anxiety, or trouble sleeping.
"I hate the baby! Why do we have to keep the baby? You love the baby more than you love me! The baby is yucky, take her back!" Welcome to sibling rivalry. If you envisioned a big happy...
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Can't stop yourself from dropping the f-word when you stub your toe? Did your kid just say the b-word? Here are some tips to stop cursing before it becomes a problem -- for you or your child.
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Observe Learn Respond What happened before the biting? Are there certain biting triggers? Did biting lead to lots of attention? Is your child teething? Is your child frustrated or angry?...
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Wednesday, Sep 05, 2012
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We've all been there. And many of us still are. No matter how many times we swore (to ourselves and everyone around us) that our kids will be different, that our kids will eat everything, the inevitable...
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Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012
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7 Comments
The icy stare. You've seen it before. Maybe you've even given it. There's probably no place it's dished out more than a nice restaurant when a family approaches with their kids. Diners...
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Monday, Aug 06, 2012
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Teaching manners to children can mean anything from reminding them to say please and thank you to controlling bodily functions at the dinner table - all in the course of a few minutes! Many parents find...
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Tuesday, Sep 30, 2008
Parents dread being the parent of the classroom or play group biter, but it happens and is a common developmental phase for many children. Here are some pointers...
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Saturday, Mar 21, 2009
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Hearing a child lie can be very disconcerting for parents, but it is a normal part of child development. Here are some pointers to help...
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Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009
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5 Comments
Dealing with separation anxiety can be harrowing for parents. The wails and tears elicit guilt and anxiety, as parents worry about their child's emotional state.
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Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011
Amanda, a Manhattan mom appears to have it all: Two cute little girls, a great husband and a job that she loves in public relations. What she doesn't have, nearly ever, is a decent night's sleep. ...
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Thursday, Jun 30, 2011
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22 Comments
Can't stop yourself from dropping the f-word when you stub your toe? Did your kid just say the b-word? Here are some tips to stop cursing before it becomes a problem -- for you or your child.
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Observe Learn Respond What happened before the biting? Are there certain biting triggers? Did biting lead to lots of attention? Is your child teething? Is your child frustrated or angry?...
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
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3 Comments
Observe Learn Respond Are there patterns to your baby's crying? What usually prompts your baby's crying? What works to console your child? Could she be sick, tired or hungry? Does she need...
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
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3 Comments
Observe Learn Respond What triggers defiance? Are there patterns, like rejecting tooth-brushing? Are some times of day more difficult? How do you typically respond? Does defiance help her...
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Observe Learn Respond How does he get to sleep? When does he sleep well? Why might he wake up at night? Can he soothe himself to sleep? Any recent changes in his world? What gets him back...
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
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2 Comments
Observe Learn Respond What happened right before the aggressive act? What are common triggers? Is there a pattern to this behavior? What's causing a loss of control? Is your child hungry,...
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Aggressive Behavior Biting, crying, hitting...Understanding why children act out and knowing how to respond effectively can be challenging, especially for new parents. But it doesn't have to be. Click...
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Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012
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8 Comments
Jill Smokler has never been afraid of confessing her deepest and darkest parenting blunders (and triumphs for that matter!). As part of the Care.com Interview Series, we caught up with the Scary Mommy...
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