Tag Archives: exerting authority

Is she testing her world or you?

Our children are always testing their world and us. When baby throws a toy on the floor she may be testing gravity or playing a social game with us. We as parents have a decision to make when our toddlers throw food on the floor. We can leave them unattended so that the food throwing continues or we can sit with them to try to stop them before they throw the food.

Growth and Change

Growth and Change May 17, 2009 I just read a blog from a friend of mine, Dawn.  In her blog, she talks about her three year old son’s first rebellion regarding taking a nap.  Her son says, “No nap, I’m MAD.”  Dawn replied to him, “You’re mad because you have to take a nap?” He [...]