Ways to Stop Toddler Screaming - Ask Dr Sears
2020年9月9日 · To stop a toddler screaming, model a softer voice to him by whispering, “Give mommy your nice voice.”. A silencing technique that worked the best for us was “signing.”. As soon as the first shriek hit my ears I would quickly put my index finger over my lips. In a show and tell gesture, I signaled Erin to use her nice voice.
Inconsolable Crying: Common Causes and Treatment - Ask Dr Sears
2020年8月25日 · Common Reasons for Your Baby Crying Uncontrollably. Teething – a very common cause of fussiness in infants age 4 months to 2 years. Signs of teething include vigorous chewing on hands or toys, drooling, and bulging gums. Your infant will have no fever and might also wake up crying at night more frequently. Ear infections – if your child has ...
Night Terrors - Ask Dr Sears
2013年8月28日 · Characteristics of Night Terrors. Your child seems frightened, but cannot be awakened or consoled. Your child may sit up in bed, or walk around the room, screaming or talking senselessly. Your child doesn’t acknowledge you, his eyes may be open but he seems to stare right through you. Objects or persons in the room might be mistaken for dangers.
Managing Tantrums in Older Children - Ask Dr Sears
2020年9月14日 · Tantrums in older children (starting around 4-years-old) may appear with a surprising twist. A four-year-old is smarter, stronger, louder, and more adept at pushing parents’ buttons. The child now realizes he has his own power in the family, and that can be threatening to some parents. It is important not to squelch an emerging personality by ...
Effects of Excessive Crying in Babies - Ask Dr Sears
2013年7月29日 · Dr. Brazy at Duke University and Ludington-Hoe and colleagues at Case Western University showed in 2 separate studies how prolonged crying in infants causes increased blood pressure in the brain, elevates stress hormones, obstructs blood from draining out of the brain, and decreases oxygenation to the brain.
Taming Toddler Tantrums: What You Need to Know | Ask Dr Sears
2020年12月23日 · Frustration toddler tantrums, on the other hand, require empathy. Take these emotional outbursts as an opportunity to bond with your child. Offer a helping hand, a comforting “it’s okay.”. Help him out where he feels frustrated at not being able to accomplish a task. This way, you establish your authority and build your child’s trust.
Techniques for Time-Out for Children - Ask Dr Sears
2013年8月12日 · Try these ten tips to use time-out as an effective discipline tool in your home. 1. Give Lots of “Time-In”. When behavioral psychologists introduced the time-out for children concept, it was titled: “Time-out from positive reinforcement.”. Positive reinforcement means giving the child lots of positive “time-in” with a connected ...
How to Handle 2 Year Old’s Tantrums? - Ask Dr Sears
2013年9月3日 · You may also choose simply to let her be, and allow her to roll around on the floor kicking and screaming until she is done. You can also alternate between these two choices, consoling her for a bit, then letting her down to deal with it on her own when she needs to. The older your child gets, your responses may change. Dr. Bob. September 3 ...
I Think My Child is Having Night Terrors | Ask Dr Sears
2013年9月3日 · Your child seems frightened, but cannot be awakened or consoled. Your child may sit up in bed, or walk around the room, screaming or talking senselessly. Your child doesn’t acknowledge you, his eyes may be open but he seems to stare right through you. Objects or persons in the room might be mistaken for dangers.
The Unconnected Child - Ask Dr Sears
2013年8月23日 · Explore the complexities of the "Unconnected Child" — a deep dive into the consequences of detached parenting on emotional and social development. Learn how lack of early attachment can lead to discipline problems, strained parent-child relationships, and coping strategies that result in behavior labeled as misbehavior or withdrawal. Find out how …