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Do you ever want to scream, “I hate the holidays!” those moments when the “to do” and “should” lists are so long they are pulling you in a million directions? Here are 5 key strategies to bringing joy to your family during these often challenging times.
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Toddlers and Tantrums
When toddlers tantrum, people often advise, “Oh, that’s typical toddler behavior, just ignore it.” But is it typical and is ignoring really the best response?
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What To Do If Your Child Quits When The Going Gets Tough
Does your child....
- Give up quickly when faced with a difficult task.
- Lash out if something does not go as they hoped or planned.
- Avoid tough tasks.
- Refuse to complete tasks, often insisting that they are boring.
- Become angry when asked to wait or to take turns.
- Quit when they can’t do something perfectly on the first attempt.
Rather than a behavior problem, lack of motivation or an anger issue, your child may simply be experiencing low frustration tolerance.
Prevent Whining with Predictable Mini-Meals
Tired of the whining? Does it feel like your children are constantly begging for food? Are you feeling cranky? Exhausted by the sheer quantity of time spent meeting the needs of your children?
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