Help our 4-year-old overcome stranger anxiety
Our job as parents is striking the delicate balance of teaching our children to be afraid of things that can actually harm them while not instilling too much fear and anxiety.
Our job as parents is striking the delicate balance of teaching our children to be afraid of things that can actually harm them while not instilling too much fear and anxiety.
Look for age-appropriate toys and pay close attention to cautionary labels, such as “not intended for use by children under the age of three.”
Many schools are closed or providing virtual instruction only due to COVID-19. This is likely resulting in unexpected time at home for you and your family.
Nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain, which continues to develop until age 25. This is one of many reasons why you should talk to your child about tobacco and e-cigarette use.
It is tough when kids act in ways that we don’t understand, especially when it involves challenging behaviors, like yelling and whining.