Do this quick prep for a peaceful playdate
Playdates are a great time to develop social skills like building friendships and taking turns. Here's how to support your child before and during a playdate.
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2-year-olds can be demanding. Here’s how to respond.
If you give in to their demand—especially when they use a rude tone—you may worry about reinforcing a challenging behavior. Are you? There’s no one right answer—and it sometimes depends on the situation.
Is your 2-year-old ready for logical consequences?
If your child throws rocks at the playground, what should you do? One option is to clearly say, “Those rocks can hurt someone. Let’s find something else to throw.” This is known as a logical consequence—an outcome caused by a child’s behavior but determined by an adult. At this age, logical consequences are about helping … Continued