Throughout the wonderful journey you are taking with your child, you will encounter situations for which some additional guidance or support may be helpful. No two children are identical, no two families are exactly alike—and each child changes just a bit every single day.
As you read through the tips, it will be helpful for you to refer back to Your Child's Development so that you can always be aware of the factors that may be contributing to your child’s situation. You are also encouraged to read Sharpening Your Skills for information about our Parent Education Programs.
Young children require 10 - 13 hours of sleep at night and feel a sense of security from a routine and schedule at bedtime. If they do not feel tired, or if they want more of your time and attention, they can be very skilled at making bedtime an "all night affair"!
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When your young child exhibits aggressive behavior (biting, hitting, pinching) you may feel embarrassed or even a little frightened. Aggressive behavior at this age is usually caused by one of two things.
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One of your goals as a parent is to teach your child how to share with others. Your child’s willingness to do this may develop at a very young age, or perhaps not until a little later.
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Time-outs are most effective when used as a calming activity rather than a response to misbehavior; your child will learn that this is an acceptable way to "wind down" from intense feelings.
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Sharing work responsibilities at home helps children feel responsible, a part of the family, and worthwhile. A child’s need for belonging is just as strong as her need for love, and it exists by the age of three!
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It’s a fact of life: almost all siblings will go through a period of time (days, weeks, months, even years!) where they fight. This is just one way that children learn about conflict and getting along with others.
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Whether homework has always been a struggle or not, it may become one during the adolescent years. This provides an excellent opportunity to use many of the positive parenting skills.
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This resource is a set of tip cards providing suggestions and techniques to promote your infant's development.
This resource is a set of tip cards providing suggestions and techniques to promote your toddler's development.
This resource is a set of tip cards providing suggestions and techniques to promote your preschooler's development.
This card gives practical advice on dealing with your preschool-age child's fearful reactions to bad events in their lives.
This resource is a set of tip cards providing suggestions and techniques to promote your school-ager's development.
This card gives practical advice on dealing with your school age child's fearful reactions to bad events in their lives.
This card gives practical advice on dealing with your adolescent child's fearful reactions to bad events in their lives.
