When No Tools Work for a Toddler Meltdown

I aim to provide tools for parents for when their children are being difficult, especially when having a meltdown. I… Read more When No Tools Work for a Toddler Meltdown

Emotional Responsibility: Staying Patient as a Parent (and a Person)

The #1 thing people say they struggle with as a parent is staying patient. A wise woman told me once… Read more Emotional Responsibility: Staying Patient as a Parent (and a Person)

In my work on child development, I document predictable, age-related irritable period. I would be so bold to say that… Read more How do Deal with the Certain Epic Meltdowns at 2 years 7 months When You Try to Leave Something Fun

With both my oldest son and daughter, around the time they were 4 years old, I got to my absolute… Read more Preschool Conflict Resolution Tool: Family Meetings

The preschool years (ages 3 – 5) are a time of on and off high conflict. Children start to understand… Read more What To Do When Your Preschooler Hits

A trick that I found beautifully, which started to work well at Preschool Milestone 5, is to tell the child… Read more Trick for Cooperation Starting at Preschool Milestone 5: Tell Them a Story

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Amber

In the early toddler years, I use a lot of distraction and redirection. I wrote about distraction and that it’s… Read more Toddler Conflict Resolution Tool: Redirection Gets Your and Their Needs Satisfied

It is so popular to use, as a parenting tool, giving children choices. This tool absolutely has context but it’s… Read more Toddler Conflict Resolution Tool: Give a Choice where Inaction is Not a Choice

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Amber

I am adding to each of the childhood milestones (which are listed nearly monthly) that I document a section called… Read more Conflict Resolution Tool: Deal with the Emotion First