Helping a Child with Hitting, Biting or other Aggressive Behavior
As seen on A Child Grows in Brooklyn.com Aggressive behavior usually happens because a child is over stimulated or overwhelmed in some way either before or during a difficult incident. For example, aggression can increase
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When Children Hit
Many children go through periods of hitting. Hitting is often a sign that a little one is juggling more than they can handle even when a parent doesn’t know what is upsetting their child.
Sudden Outbursts from Children
When children have unexpected outbursts it can mean that an underlying worry or stress is not being shared with mom or dad. The real or imagined strain stays hidden until it can’t stay inside any
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One Step at a Time
When resolving a family challenge it is often true that gradual steps in the right direction bring about long term permanent improvement. Most of us want quick and complete changes but slow and steady often
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Saying no!
To be seen on “A Child Grows in Brooklyn” Saying no to a child isn’t always easy. Here are a few things to keep in mind that often help. (Fair warning just because these ideas
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Does Making Your Child Feel Guilty about Negative Behavior Help?
“You hurt me when you do that.” “When your sister grows up she will hate herself because you’re so mean to her.” “You are making me so sad right now.” These are examples of phrases
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3 Things to Keep in Mind When Setting Limits
Here are three things to keep in mind when setting a limit for your child: 1. stay calm – tension usually breeds more tension. 2. use as few words as possible to explain your idea
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4 Ideas that Can Help Establish Smooth Bedtime Routines
Getting children to bed in a timely way can be a challenge. Here are four ideas that can help.
The Importance of Physical Activity in Winter
It is important for families to set aside time for some outdoor physical activity every day – even in winter. If parents are away from home for long periods ensuring that a babysitter or after
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Loving an Angry Teen
Nelly was a single mom who had been through many transitions with her two boys. A few years ago a challenging and unexpected divorce had been difficult for everyone and although she was happy to
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