When your toddler gets aggressive, it’s easy to worry. But even very challenging kids can learn to simmer down – if we teach them constructive ways to cope, and steer them away from situations that overtax their self-control.
The assault has understandably generated strong reactions, particularly since it was captured on video and has been circulating since. But it’s important to remember that this is just one extreme example of a much larger problem.
But we’ve seen signs of the right kind of local growth, with start-ups launching, new construction in neighborhoods like Overton Square and the Edge district, and mid-size companies and our homegrown global corporations swelling to record levels of employees.
There are countless options for parents who want to encourage their toddlers’ sense of wonder and curiosity about the outdoors. Here are five ideas, each followed by a few related book titles.
It is our duty to address these disparities. It’s also in our interest to do so, if we want to create a community where families can raise their children without the toxic stress associated with poverty, crime and violence.
All young children have a lot to learn about the social world, but some kids struggle more than others. Is your difficult toddler doomed to be a misfit? Happily, the answer is no. Whether they seem too shy to socialize, or too impulsive to get along with others, children with tricky temperaments can develop into happy, well-adjusted kids.