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Why talking about feelings matters so much at age 2
How you help your child understand their feelings can have a lasting impact. The key tip? Let their emotions play out. To cope with difficult feelings, your child needs to experience them. In this post: Why talking about feelings matters so much at age 2—and how to do it “You’re upset that I peeled your … Continued
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Here's what's behind your 2-year-old's challenging behaviors, and how to help your toddler thrive during this exciting-but-tricky time.
How to help your toddler understand consequences
To help your 2-year-old understand consequences, ask them: "What might happen?" Here's how to give your toddler practice with predictions.
Your 2-year-old wants to help—here’s how to encourage them
Research shows that around age 2, toddlers start to pick up on other people's feelings—here's how to encourage their empathy.
3 ways to connect with your 2-year-old when things feel challenging
How to keep your calm and stay connected, even when your toddler's frustrated or pushing back.
Tricky toddler behavior: Why it happens, and how to handle it
Tantrums, limit-testing, and struggling to share: Here's your parenting playbook for the 3 most common toddler behavior challenges.
What to do when you need your toddler to listen
Toddlers learn to tune out sounds they hear often—which can include you! Here are 5 strategies to try when you need your 2-year-old to listen.