Although biting isn’t necessarily “abnormal” it is a disturbing and potentially harmful behaviour that parents and educators must discourage from the very first episode. If a child bites, remain calm and think about what the child experienced just before the incident. Understanding why young children bite can help you deter this aggressive behaviour and [...]
There has been so much confusion and misinformation about children who are hyperactive and distractable. Parents have heard that there’s no such thing as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—that the diagnosis has been made up by doctors to make money—or that ADHD is caused by allergies, food colouring, too much sugar or a vitamin deficiency.
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Just when you thought you were safe from the anxieties of caring for a delicate infant, one day they just grow into this (what you believe to be) … delicate toddler. Not so much! From 15 to 24 months, these hard-headed and curious little children appear to be driven to climb. It’s a [...]
