070: Why isn’t my child grateful?

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Delve into the world of manners and gratitude with Dr. Jonathan Tudge as he provides valuable insights into nurturing genuine experiences of gratitude in children. Discover a more profound approach to teaching manners and the underlying principles of gratitude in parenting.

An age-by-age guide to teaching your child to share

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A blonde child with bangs on the left is looking at a toy elephant being held out by another child with curly hair on the right.

Key Takeaways Most children develop sharing abilities around 3.5-4 years old, not at 1-2 years as many parents expect. Use “taking turns” instead of “sharing” and model sharing behavior yourself rather than forcing children to give up toys. Children under 3 lack understanding of others’ perspectives and time concepts, making sharing difficult developmentally. Forcing sharing…

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069: Reducing the impact of intergenerational trauma

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Rebecca Babcock-Fenerci as we delve into the profound impact of unresolved trauma from one’s own upbringing on parenting. Discover ways to recognize and address these issues, reducing the risk of transmitting them to your child.

068: Do I HAVE to pretend play with my child?

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Join us for an in-depth exploration of the educational aspects of fantasy play in children with Dr. Ansley Gilpin. Discover the significance of this form of play and its connection to executive function, and find out what to do if you’re not particularly fond of participating in pretend play with your child.