How To Work With Teachers On School Behaviour Challenges

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 16, 2024 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Why Your Child Is MisbehavingHow to Collaborate With Teachers and School StaffCelebrate Positive Progress and GrowthKeep This in Mind  Tom is an active third-grade student. His parents would describe him as a “busybody.” He’s always exploring the outdoors, playing...

How To Handle A Child’s Angry “No”: Understanding Counterwill

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 10, 2024 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

What Is Counterwill?How to Respond When Your Child Angrily Says NoHow to Avoid “No!” and Boost CooperationConclusion: Shift Your Approach “Why does my kid get so angry whenever I ask them to do something!”“Why won’t he just listen!” Does this sound familiar?  It...

Understanding and Managing Anger in Highly Sensitive Children

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 10, 2024 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Why Highly Sensitive Kids Are More Likely to Get Angry and AggressiveAnswers to Common QuestionsConclusion: Understanding Leads to Compassion Lauren’s highly sensitive 7-year-old daughter Jade often behaved aggressively when she was angry. Jade was getting in trouble...

3 Reasons Your Angry Child Refuses To Talk (And How To Respond)

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 10, 2024 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Why Angry Kids Won’t (and Can’t) Talk What to Do When Angry Kids Don’t Want to TalkHow to Promote Communication With KidsHow to Help Kids Release Anger Without TalkingConclusion: Create a Safe Space  There are days when I come home from school in a terrible...

Understanding and Helping Your Aggressive Child

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 10, 2024 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Why Kids Get AggressiveWhat Aggressive Behaviours Can Tell UsHow to Help Your Child With Aggressive Behaviours Conclusion: Help Your Child By Getting Curious Mason is a competitive, athletic and spirited 8-year-old. He’s always been an active kid with a lot of energy...

Effective Discipline Strategies For An Angry Child

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 10, 2024 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

What Causes Anger in ChildrenWhy Punishments Don’t WorkHow to Discipline an Angry ChildConclusion: Nurture the Relationship Whenever Sandra got mad or frustrated when she was growing up, her parents would just tell her to stop being angry or discipline her by...