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March 3, 2020
Research consistently shows that the best way to promote positive behavior and to reduce misbehavior is by practicing positive discipline. Read below for the dos and don’ts: DO use positive reinforcement Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool for teaching good behavior by giving positive feedback about the specific behavior you like. When your son puts…
Read moreFebruary 25, 2020
Toddlers often have difficulties managing and controlling strong emotions. Fortunately, for parents, scientists know more than ever about how toddlers develop, and research has shown that some strategies for dealing with misbehavior work better than others. Read below for a few tips on managing toddler behavior: 1. Check your own emotions and make sure to…
Read moreFebruary 18, 2020
Children are born with a motivation to explore and learn, but kids need to develop persistence to accomplish their goals. As a parent, you can teach and strengthen persistence by supporting a growth mindset in your child. Read below for tips on how you can encourage your child’s persistence. 1. Help your child attempt to…
Read moreFebruary 11, 2020
As children learn about food, taste, texture, eating, and table manners, they will often create a mess along the way. Read below for tips on how to deal with messy eaters and encourage good habits. 1. Expect Mess with Toddlers Playing with food is how toddlers explore the world of food and eating. To understand…
Read moreFebruary 4, 2020
This tip of the week comes from Lisa Zaretsky, an Early Childhood educator and founder of her own program, playAGAIN. Children are endlessly resourceful, imaginative, and curious. They adore an empty cardboard box because it has such potential: it can be anything, for anyone. Read below to learn about open-ended, re-purposed items and how to use…
Read moreJanuary 28, 2020
This week’s tip comes from Jennifer Reeves, a Child Life Specialist at Mount Sinai. A visit to the doctor, routine as it may be, can be difficult for many children. It is not uncommon for them to express anxiety the moment they step into the building. You are your child’s biggest support. Below are some…
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