Category: Behavior & Guidance
This category offers supportive strategies for understanding and guiding child behavior in a positive, respectful way. Topics include emotional regulation, toddler tantrums, biting, transitions, and fostering social-emotional skills
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How Intentional Parenting Builds Stronger Bonds and Better Behavior
In today’s fast-paced world, intentional parenting is more important than ever. But what does it really mean to be “intentional” in your parenting? It’s not about being perfect, strict, or having all the answers. It’s about being present—actively guiding, modeling, and nurturing your child’s development with purpose and consistency. Research across child development, psychology, and Read more
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Solving Picky Eating in Toddlers: Expert Tips for Parents
I could write numerous articles on food and early childhood education, because nutrition in the early years is that profound and essential. But if you’re here, chances are you’re thinking: “Why is my kid such a picky eater?” Well, I have some news for you:Children are not naturally picky eaters. But Rachel—that’s not true, you Read more
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Understand Your Child’s Behavior with This Free Behavior Log
Behavior challenges are rising rapidly in our classrooms and homes, and if you’re a teacher or a parent navigating these moments, you know exactly what I mean. While we’ll explore the broader “why” behind these behaviors in a future post, today I want to focus on a simple but powerful tool: behavior documentation. A behavior Read more
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Why I Don’t Force Kids to Share—Here’s What’s Developmentally Right
Now that I’ve got your attention, you’re probably wondering:What in the world are you thinking?Not sharing sounds like bad manners.And yes — I would agree with you… to a certain extent. Often, parents and teachers are simply tired. Tired of the arguments. Tired of the endless “mine!” wars. It’s easier in the moment to say: Read more