A toddler’s brain is growing at a rate of roughly 700 new neural connections per second, which explains why they can go from "angelic snacking" to "nuclear meltdown" over the wrong color spoon in a heartbeat. While we can’t stop their brains from developing, we can certainly implement sanity-saving toddler boundaries to keep our own heads from spinning. I used to think that saying "no" would hurt … [Read more...] about 4 Sanity-Saving Toddler Boundaries That Stop Meltdowns Fast
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How Much Freedom Should A 14-Year-Old Have?
HOW MUCH FREEDOM SHOULD A 14-YEAR-OLD HAVE - One dilemma that parents face when their children grow and develop into adolescence is when to grant them freedom. Teenagers are known for craving independence and autonomy and parents want to support their growth and development but parents must learn to balance their desire to keep their children safe with the reality that teenagers are not yet … [Read more...] about How Much Freedom Should A 14-Year-Old Have?
