Parents are children’s first and best teachers. At an early age children should be taught that there are consequences for their actions. An effective way to begin teaching a child acceptable behavior in a society of rules and standards would be to establish and define age appropriate rules, boundaries, and expectations within the home.
You should never view your toddler’s temper tantrums, kicking or knocking over furniture, hitting, spitting, or biting as “cute” or “child’s play”. It could be an early sign of developing behavioral problems. (more…)
