Kids' bad words
March 19, 2013
All parents have faced it at one time or another: a bad word spontaneously comes out of your little one’s mouth and you do not know how to react.
Behaviour and Discipline
Should we reward children?
March 12, 2013
Just like punishments, rewards are given to control children. The difference only lies in the fact that one is more positive than the other. We want the child to continue behaving well so we buy it in some way.
Around 2 years old, he doesn’t want to…
February 20, 2013
Everyone knows that children aged 2 and 4 do what they want and not as they are told. Here are a few patience tests that all parents must pass.
Do you ever repeat yourself?
November 21, 2012
Did you know that an adult repeats a request to his child three to five times on average? And you? How many times do you repeat? Too many, I suppose.
Children and temper tantrums
November 9, 2012
Although perfectly normal and very common, our children’s tantrums make us feel baffled and helpless. How can we react to a demonstration of anger of this magnitude?
Rivalry between siblings
November 1, 2012
Relationships between brothers and sisters are often made of complicity, happy memories and bonding. However, we have to admit that these relationships sometimes have their share of jealousy and rivalry.
Managing his frustrations
September 12, 2012
How could it be that a child so little can make you so nervous when you must ask him to do something? Are you managing his frustrations correctly?
Young but polite!
September 10, 2012
When should we start teaching good manners and etiquette to our children and when will they be able to apply them? Here are some answers for you!
My child is always arguing!
September 5, 2012
Your child suddenly starts to refuse whatever you’re offering him overnight and you’re wondering what might have brought on this new behavior?
Which behaviours should I punish?
August 3, 2012
Being a parent means having a thousand questions about discipline, punishments and interventions. Yet if we respect the two following basic principals, we should do fine!
I never see my friends because of my child!
July 9, 2012
If it is acceptable for a while to see no one because the family just got bigger, there comes a time when we want to resume our social life. But if our child endlessly goes berserk, how do we do it?
Say YES as often as you can!
March 18, 2012
If “no” is necessary for children and teenagers, it remains a word to be used in moderation because it can bring on a feeling of helpnessness in children. What if you told them yes instead?
Say No to physical punishment!
February 17, 2012
Recently, the press published the results of a recent study that established a link between increased aggressiveness in children and the use of corporal punishment by parents.
The extensive guide to little crises
February 8, 2012
Any occasion is a good excuse to throw a good crisis: changing the diaper, dressing, undressing… Sometimes it is best to laugh about it, just like some mothers did on our forum.
Understanding aggressive behaviour
January 15, 2012
Early childhood is a critical period for learning how to control aggressive behaviours. And it is possible to intervene at the right time to channel these behaviours
Should we worry about aggressive behaviour?
June 12, 2011
The seriousness and frequency of aggressive acts is what differentiates a child that acts “normally” from a child with a chronic behavioural problem. Should we be worried about it?
Discipline is more than punishment!
June 5, 2011
Wondering how we can supervise our children more effectively without increasingly threaten and punish? Read these tips from Nancy Doyon.
Discipline: How much is enough?
April 12, 2011
A loving attitude, clear rules and applying the consequences that were stated will encourage the development of positive behaviours in children.
Where are we with politeness?
November 30, 2010
With the family reunions fast approaching, should we force our children to hug an old uncle, talk with an annoying cousin or repeat polite phrases over and over? Here’s an opportunity to assess it all!
