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Getting on the floor and engaging in endless amounts of pretend play (when you have a to-do list a mile long) to prevent challenging behavior or to quiet any parental guilt, is not the goal of play.

All parents want their children to show remorse and concern for others when an incident occurs. Check out these 6 simple steps on how to respond when your child hurts another.

Positive discipline is a way of teaching and guiding children by letting them know what behavior is acceptable in a way that is firm, yet kind. At Forty Carrots Family Center, we love sharing ideas to help support our families on the journey of parenting and raising children, so we created “The Parenting Toolbox.”

Are you noticing your kids having big feelings more often and the fights escalating? Although frustrating, the good news is that it is completely normal.

Emotions are a normal part of life. Every emotion plays an important role in our lives, even anger, which can be one of the more difficult feelings to process. For children, behavior is communication which makes them more prone to acting out when they are angry.

Mindfulness is about being present in the moment. Research shows that teaching mindful practices to young children can support stress reduction, self-regulation, levels of well-being and increase the capacity for compassion.

Transitioning from one activity to another can be challenging, even for adults. Transitions are a natural part of daily life, but change can be especially challenging for kids.

From a very early age, you may notice that your little one has their own characteristics and patterns of behavior that influence the way they respond to daily events in their life. This is called their temperament; it helps to shape your child’s world and as a result, yours too.

All children get upset from time to time, from someone snatching a favorite toy to having to leave a play date when they are having fun; anger is a natural reaction to a frustrating experience.

Promoting independence is an important part of parenting because it allows children to feel respected and capable. One of the best ways to encourage independence is through play.