Posts Tagged ‘Emotional Regulation’
Why we feel the rage that mothers don’t talk about
The rage lives in my hands, rolls down my fingers clenching to fists. I want to hurt someone. I am tears and fury and violence. I want to scream and rip open pillows, toss chairs and punch walls. I want to see my destruction — feathers floating, overturned furniture, ragged holes in drywall. Minna Dubin, The Rage…
Read Full PostThe Your Parenting Mojo holiday survival guide!
Everyone’s favorite time of the year is almost here: big family gatherings; beautiful holiday decorations; lots of delicious food… Everyone’s most stressful time of the year is almost here: big gatherings of family members with different political opinions; beautiful holiday decorations that need to be kept out of the toddler’s grasping hands; endless treats to…
Read Full PostAn age-by-age guide to teaching your child to share
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…
Read Full PostHow to stop preschooler tantrums
We’ve all been there. Your preschooler wakes up in a foul mood (don’t we all, every once in a while?), and starts crying before she even gets out of bed. Nothing you do can make it right: she doesn’t want the same thing she has for breakfast every morning; she can’t choose something she…
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