Play is More than Fun: Dr. Stuart Brown’s TED Talk about Play
Founder of the National Institute for Play and a pioneer of play research, Dr Stuart Brown advocates that play is critical for humans of all...
When to Worry About Temper Tantrums
Toddler tantrums are a normal part of two year old development, but if the outbursts are severe or happen too frequently, they may be...
What Your Toddler is Thinking Before a Tantrum
Toddlers do act crazy during tantrums, but they think YOU’RE the crazy one.
While your two year old’s communication skills are developing, they can’t tell...
Running Wild and Pulling Hair: 18 Month Old Development
Your toddler is expressing new emotions and behaviors – using grabby hands and quick legs, as his motor behavior peaks at around 18 months...
The Toddler’s Creed Poem & Rules of Possession
Every toddler has two favorite words: "No" and "Mine." Watching your little one claim every train, grab another child's blankie, and break down in...
Mine! Why Your Two Year Old Can’t Share
It’s perfectly normal if your two year old isn't sharing with others. Children are simply not developmentally ready to share until around age three....
Kicking and Screaming: Is it Really a Tantrum?!?
A temper tantrum is an uncontrollable release of anger, lasting longer than a few minutes. Screaming, throwing, yelling, hitting, crying, biting, and head-banging are...
An Individual with Attitude: One Year Old Child Development
Realizing that your child has a personality with strong desires, feelings and needs is one of the hardest realizations for a parent. Understanding one...
The Basics of Child Development: How Children Think, Feel, and Grow
Child development is the study of how children think, feel, and grow. Development occurs in a predictable sequence, but every child has their own...
Tantrum Survival: How to Handle (and Avoid) Tantrums
Here are some ways to lessen the number of temper tantrums your child has, to respond to a tantrum when it happens, and to...
