Child Psychology Resources

8 Ways to Manage Temper Tantrums in Toddlers

Temper tantrums are a normal - if frustrating - part of child development. Most children begin throwing tantrums at 12-18 months of age and stop at around age four (hence why the phrase “terrible twos” is often applied to toddlers). Tantrums arise from the emotional challenges kids in this age bracket face, so they shouldn’t be misinterpreted as rebelliousness ...

The Problem With Potential: Why Parents Shouldn’t Focus on Giftedness

As a culture, we place a great deal of emphasis on innate talent; we assume that certain people are born to be excellent artists, athletes, scientists, etc. The idea of success being predetermined by one’s genes feels reassuring for parents who think (or know) their child is gifted. After all, what parent doesn’t want to believe their child ...

10 Recommendations for Single Parents: How to Manage Stress and Parent Effectively

There’s no definitive guide to being a single parent; no matter how you approach it, raising a child on your own comes with unique challenges and rewards. Single parents have greater control over some aspects of family life than dual-parent households, but the responsibility of being sole provider and decision-maker can feel overwhelming. Though lone-parent families now make up 20% ...

How to Stop Sibling Bullying: 5 Essential Strategies for Parents

When bullying happens at school, most parents immediately recognize it as a problem. Bullying that occurs at home between siblings, on the other hand, is often normalized. Many parents aren’t sure where to draw the line between typical, minor sibling conflicts and genuine abuse, while others are unaware of the long-term damage sibling bullying can cause. Due to this ...