When Your Child Refuses to Share

My Child Won’t Share!  It’s a common concern and frequently a source of embarrassment especially when it’s your child grabbing every toy in sight and shouting, “It’s mine!”

Encouraging Independent Play

“I’m bored. There’s nothing to do. You never play with me.” Sound familiar?  If you are feeling drained by your child’s seemingly endless demands for interaction, your first reaction may be to insist they play independently.  But have you ever noticed that the harder you push, the more they seem to cling?   So, if pushing doesn’t work, how can you get a break....

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.