Some of the most fraught parenting moments center around your child’s behavior, particularly starting after their first birthday. Your child’s process of learning how to communicate and regulate their emotions can make the toddler years extremely frustrating (for them and you!).
ATTACHMENT GUIDE
Secure attachment between caregiver and child is associated with better emotional regulation, social skills, and overall psychological well-being. Insecure attachment styles (avoidant, disorganized, or anxious-ambivalent attachments) may contribute to emotional and behavioral difficulties in later life
TANTRUMS GUIDE
Tantrums are a common behavior in young children and typically follow a somewhat predictable pattern in terms of when they start, peak, and how they progress.
POTTY TRAINING GUIDE
Potty training is a huge milestone for a toddler to gain more independence. Just know, it’s harder before it’s easier!! Meaning, diapers may seem easier than toilets for many months before potty training becomes seamless.
DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS
A chart that describes developmental red flags.
HOW TO DEAL WITH PHYSICAL AGGRESSION?
Dr. Alana Resnick, PsyD goes over addressing toddler physical aggression involves understanding its triggers, responding with calm redirection, maintaining consistency, collaborating with caregivers, and communicating openly with other parents to foster a positive developmental environment.
WHAT DOES A BIG / DEEPLY FEELING KID MEAN, EXACTLY?
Dr. Alana Resnick, PsyD discusses the concept of “deeply feeling” or emotionally sensitive children, emphasizing that experiencing big emotions is normal in early childhood.
PUBLIC TANTRUM HELP!
Alana Resnick, PsyD provides advice for handling public tantrums in a 20-month-old, emphasizing the importance of validating the child’s feelings, getting on their level, while also addressing the challenges of sharing on the playground and highlighting the significance of pre-tantrum prep work.