Play
Teaching Toddlers to Take Turns in Play
"It's not fair!" and grabbing toys from peers are not character defects — they reflect the genuine developmental immaturity of the systems required fo...
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Parenting
Hitting and Kicking: Understanding the Developmental Context
Your toddler hits when they don't get their way. Your preschooler kicks during an argument with a peer. Your child strikes out when frustrated or over...
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Daycare
Age-Related Reasons for Aggressive Behavior in Groups
Physical aggression — hitting, biting, pushing, snatching — is one of the most common behavioural challenges in daycare settings. Parents whose childr...
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Daycare
Why a Child May Act Aggressively Toward Others
When a parent learns their child hit, bit, or pushed another child at daycare, it can feel embarrassing and concerning. However, aggression in young c...
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Emotions
Anger in Children: Why It Happens and How to Help Them Manage It
Anger in children tends to make adults uncomfortable in ways that other emotions do not. A sad child invites comfort; an angry child invites managemen...
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