Temper Tantrums

There have been quite a few posts recently about temper tantrums; we wanted to provide some information about what causes these “rants”, tips on how to prevent them and how parents should react to them. We welcome your feedback to this information!

What are temper tantrums?

Temper tantrums are a way a young child lets out strong emotions before he/she is able to express them in socially acceptable ways. Although a child may seem totally out of control, these fits of rage, stomping, screaming, and throwing themselves to the floor are a normal part of childhood development. Temper tantrums often occur only with a parent. They are a way a child communicates …

Biting

Children who bite others cause a great deal of concern for the parents (and have been for some of our own bloggers!). The parents of the child who has been bitten are also usually very concerned about infection. Biting is an unacceptable behavior that needs to be stopped at an early age to prevent further occurrences.
Why young children bite:
Although biting is fairly common in young children, it is often worrisome to adults. A family member, playmate, or classmate at daycare or preschool may be the one bitten. Biting can be painful and frightening when it occurs. It upsets other children and often angers teachers and other adults.

Biting is usually caused by one of …