Crying toddler with older brother and mother

My toddler is often violent with his siblings

There are many simple behavioral strategies and techniques that can effectively curb violent toddler behaviors in a relatively short period of time.

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Why does my kid cry when we try to play with her?

Tara Brennan, PsyD, answers a reader’s question about why her child gets upset during physical play, and why this is normal.

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My child wants me to pretend to be her boyfriend. Is this normal?

Pretend play can be a safe and developmentally appropriate way for children to explore ideas and learn from playmates.

dad covering his sleeping little daughter

When should children stop napping?

The morning nap usually goes away between 18 and 24 months, and napping in general typically goes away between 3 and 6 years of age.

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How can I speed up the process of getting my child to go to bed at night?

We like to teach parents to make the sleep routine very short, and call everything else the “evening routine.