Toddlers, I understand nobody asked you if you wanted your parents to give you a sibling. Or maybe they did and you said yes. But, hey, you had NO IDEA how utterly it would change your life. As your representative, I will your parents some tips from your viewpoint….
About the New Baby: Tips from Toddlers Read More »
It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I’m hopelessly smitten with my grandson, Magnus, who just turned 17 months old. Since his birth, we have made the trek from Pasadena to his home 365 miles to the north to see him at least every month. And we have had video chat catch-ups in between so he wouldn’t forget us, which, as an infant and toddler specialist, I’ve always felt a little guilty about….
Virtual Grandparenting Read More »
By Ruth Anne Hammond When 19-month-old Christopher forcefully relieves his friend Tobie of a coveted toy truck, or worse, hits him, both children’s parents are likely to spring into action, with admonishments to share and be nice. It is often shocking and embarrassing to parents to see their toddlers behaving in an aggressive manner. They
Criminality in Toddlers? No Way! 11 Strategies to Help Aggressive Toddlers Calm Down Read More »
By Ruth Anne Hammond 2/25/20 “She thinks it’s funny when I say ‘Ouch!’ Is my child a budding sociopath?” Some form of this question comes up in my practice a lot. Whether a child hits because he is angry, or is just trying out a powerful behavior, this scenario often plays out: The child unexpectedly
My Toddler Laughs When She Hits Me. Why? Read More »
By Ruth Anne Hammond Picture this bowl of multicolored pegs and rubber peg board in my older toddler classroom setup. The children have not seen these objects before as far as I am aware. I know that they can be used to make a very lovely “birthday cake,” or if nested one in the other,
Constructivism — A Fancy Word for “Don’t Be Too Helpful Read More »
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