“My one and a half year old boy keeps pulling his sister’s hair and biting her. I’ve tried everything to get him to stop. His aggressive behaviour is driving me crazy! If he continues to pull everyones hair and bite them, how am I supposed to take him anywhere? How can I send him to
Who is this strong-willed child? The strong willed child is an elusive creature. He can assume many shapes and is known by many names, from the affectionate “spunky” and “spirited” to sterner terms such as “naughty” and “oppositional”. Teachers and educators might consider this child the “troublemaker.” Parents and relatives might call them their “problem
Tattling can be annoying to all parties involved: the recipient, the person whose wrongdoing is being shared, and anyone within earshot. Tattling is a quick way to get someone’s attention. Unfortunately, the reason tattling gets our attention is the same reason why we don’t often handle these moments with grace. Those whining voices act just