by Dr. Corinne Masur
Recently I read on a parenting blog that if children show aggression it’s because they are in discomfort.
Is this really so?
And while we’re at it, what do we mean when we speak of aggression in the toddler or the young child? Are we talking about anger? Tantrums? Hitting and biting? All of these? Or more?
And also importantly, what do we mean when we speak of aggression in a parent?
Defining our terms could be helpful before starting this discussion. Continue reading
So many parenting websites are written by and for mothers. Here’s a roundup of our favorite blogs written by dads– they focus on arts and crafts, traveling, tech, work/family balance, and lots more. Did we leave out one of your favorites? Tell us what sites we’re missing in the comments!
Dr. Corinne Masur
In a recent Dear Prudence column, a mother asked if she needed to move her 2 year old from the day care the child was currently attending. It was a daycare the mother had chosen – a small in-home day care with a loving director and two warm assistants, where the children played all day with the exception of some organized story time and song time. The mother’s mother-in-law was insisting that the child was not getting enough academic stimulation.
Well, what DOES a two year old need? Does a toddler need academic stimulation? And for that matter, does a toddler need socialization with other children? Continue reading
What’s the deal with free range parenting? We read a great article in the New York Times that tackles this issue:
Advice from America’s Worst Mom
Leave us a comment and tell us what you think!
Dr. Corinne Masur
Just now I heard Katie Workman talking on the radio about picky eaters. What a great subject! Some of her advice and mine:
1. Eat with your children. As soon as they start eating solid food, pull the high chair up to the table and let your children eats meals with you. Let them see you eating and enjoying all sorts of food. When they are toddlers, give them little bits when they ask. Make sure they see you eat and enjoy a variety of vegetables, fruits, salads, etc. Continue reading
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