Parenting Research

Behaviour

Tantrums, sleep refusal, biting, defiance — Clare explains the research behind toddler and child behaviour, and what actually works.

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Parenting StressParenting Routines And TransitionsToddler Behaviour EmotionsToddler BehaviourActivity And PlayColic And CryingParenting And Discipline

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How can I cope with my 6-year-old having a meltdown every morning about which shirt to wear before school? → How do I get my 3-year-old to actually put on shoes without a 15-minute tantrum every morning? → Why does my 18-month-old scream inconsolably during diaper changes multiple times daily? → Why does my 3-year-old suddenly refuse to do things he enjoyed last week like story time or playing with blocks? → Why does my 2-year-old suddenly bite other kids at daycare when he's not aggressive at home? → Why does my 4-year-old scream during every transition between activities? → Why does my 7-year-old only want to play video games and refuses outdoor activities we used to do together? → Why does my 4-year-old cry and shut down for hours after small disappointments like not getting his favorite snack? → How do I get my 4-year-old to stop abandoning activities after two minutes and actually finish things? → how long does infant colic typically last once it starts at 2 weeks old → Why does my 18-month-old throw herself on the floor and scream when she doesn't get what she wants? → why does my 3 week old baby cry inconsolably every evening between 6 and 9pm → Why does my 7-year-old refuse to accept consequences for breaking rules? → toddler hitting parents → My 1.5 year old has begun biting and hitting → Is it okay to let my baby cry it out? →