Posts Tagged "baby"
Success Training for Toddler Hitting
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QUESTION: My 2 YO daughter is struggling with hitting. Before this began she was a very timid girl and at play dates would often get run over. Four months ago I had a baby, and the first time I witnessed my 2 YO hitting was when she hit the baby. She was giving the baby a hug and started getting a little excited which then turned into getting a little too rough with the baby, and when I...
Read MoreAvoiding Toddler-Baby Rivalry – 7 Tips
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“Stop poking the baby!” When siblings are close in age, the toddler years can be extra challenging. How do you keep your cool and keep their relationship strong when your 2 YO starts poking your 9 MO baby? Here are some tips for using Language of Listening® to succeed: 1. Target specific STRENGTHs. Identify STRENGTHs that will help your child experience him/herself as a...
Read MoreNow That I Know…
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“Every parent should know this!” That was my first thought over 20 years ago, when I learned the principles and practices of relationship-based parenting from Dr. Garry Landreth. A live coaching session with a mother of a 1-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son reminded me of that phrase. This was her description of her son’s behavior in her initial inquiry, shared with...
Read MoreSWYS Explained
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I’ve spoken to the wonderful families at South Austin API a number of times about my award-winning book SAY WHAT YOU SEE. As attachment parents, their commitment to connection is clear. I bring the message that emotional connection depends on much more than proximity. Over the babble and cry of their toddlers and infants, I show them how – often with a child in my arms. What do you...
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