Child Psychology

Big Emotions in Preschoolers: Helping Them Calm Down

Preschool-aged child experiencing strong emotions

Preschoolers are full of curiosity, energy and big feelings. From excitement to frustration children aged 3–5 years experience emotions intensely and sometimes it can feel overwhelming for parents. Preschooler emotions can be really strong. Sometimes it can feel like they are going to explode. Tantrums, meltdowns and sudden emotional outbursts are all part of development—but […]

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Newborn babies do these movements and they can be really confusing. What do these Newborn Reflexes really mean?

father holding a baby indoors.

Newborn Reflexes are like signals that Newborn Reflexes send to us. We should know what Newborn Reflexes are trying to tell us. When we see these movements in Newborn Reflexes we wonder what is going on. Newborn Reflexes are doing these things for a reason. We need to understand what these Newborn Reflexes mean. We

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Why Children Act Stubborn or Defiant (And What It Really Means)

Stubbornness and Defiance by freepik.com

Parenting young children is often a set of moments that can feel exhausting, confusing, and even personal. A child who refuses to listen and insists on doing things their own way or calmly says “no” can leave parents wondering: Is this normal behavior, or is something wrong? Stubbornness and defiance are two of the most

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