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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Real Life Play Kitchen: 7 ways to help your child be responsible with running water
Sensory play holds a special fascination for children, which is why we designed the Real Life Play Kitchen to include running water.
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.
Why—and how—to apologize to your child after tough moments
Your child launches a ball at the window after you already told them to stop—twice. You snatch the ball away and yell, “I SAID, NO!” They get startled and begin to cry. Now everyone is upset 🙃 Challenging moments happen in parenting—and you may not always handle them how you want. Instead of beating yourself … Continued
Children whine because… it works
Studies have shown adults are hardwired to react to whining more than any other sound a child makes. What does the whining mean and how should you respond?
Yes, 2-year-olds are capable of empathy—here’s how to encourage the essential skill
A critical piece of teaching kindness is empathy. Here are some ways to help your two-year-old understand, share, and connect with someone else's feelings.