by Kim | Jun 21, 2019 | Aggression, Common Challenges Podcasts, Common Problems, Gentle Discipline, Podcast Episodes
Back in episodes 4 and 5 (I said 3 and 4 on the show – oops!), I talked about tantrums in toddlers and preschoolers; I explained why they have tantrums and how you can respond to them effectively. What about our bigger kids? Yep, big kids have tantrums, too!...
by Kim | Nov 11, 2018 | Aggression, Common Challenges Podcasts, Common Problems, Gentle Discipline, Podcast Episodes, Toddlers
In my last podcast episode, I explained the causes of tantrums in toddlers and young preschoolers; you can avoid some tantrums by avoiding common triggers. I also explained that you can’t actually avoid all tantrums, because kids commonly tantrum when they are...
by Kim | Oct 30, 2018 | Ages and Stages, Aggression, Common Challenges Podcasts, Common Problems, Podcast Episodes, Toddlers
In this podcast, I’m talking about . . . TODDLER TANTRUMS! Tantrums are very hard for many of us to understand and deal with. This is such an important topic, and there was just too much good stuff to get into one episode, so let’s cover it in two. In this...
by Kim | Oct 10, 2018 | Common Challenges Podcasts, Podcast Episodes
In this episode, I offer practical tips for engaging cooperation while protecting your child’s sense of agency and dignity. When we complain that our child isn’t cooperating, we mean our child isn’t listening to us or doing what we want him to do. Let’s reframe...