Posts Tagged ‘Growth & Development’
Q&A: How to stop using rewards to gain your child’s compliance (and what to do instead)
“Good job!” sounds harmless, but research shows praise actually reduces your child’s motivation to help, share, and cooperate. Here’s what the research reveals about praise.
Read Full PostWhy does parenting advice seem to change so often?
Early 20th-century parenting experts told parents to feed kids kerosene for colds and keep their heads pointed north. Today’s advice seems just as contradictory. But there are actually good reasons why recommendations change.
Read Full PostIs your child’s school separation anxiety a real problem – or not?
Your child clings to you at drop-off, screaming “Don’t go!” Is this normal transition tears or a real problem? The key indicator happens fifteen minutes after you leave and most parents never find out.
Read Full PostAn age-by-age guide to teaching your child to share
Your toddler refuses to share and you’re embarrassed at the playground. But forcing them to “share” actually teaches obedience, not generosity. Most kids can’t truly share until age 3.5 – here’s what to do instead.
Read Full PostWhy isn’t my child grateful?
Your child throws aside expensive gifts and pouts at Disney World. You’re mortified, but here’s the truth: young children literally cannot feel gratitude. Their brains aren’t developed enough yet – and forcing it backfires.
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