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TEAM parenting encompasses "togetherness, encouragement, autonomy, and minimal interference." Goodtimer embodies many of these values, and this approach is not only consistent with science, it is in alignment with the key principles of...
When our children don't feel confident in being able to meet the expectations placed on them, they may seem to give up or withdraw. As frustrating as this can be,...
Attention-seeking behavior is often caused by a child feeling uncertain about their place with you. Learning how to be present in ways that matter to them, helps to build meaningful...
When children feel uncertain about their safety, they may behave in challenging ways. By responding with calm, consistency, and connection, parents provide the steady presence that helps their child’s nervous...
Many challenging moments stem from unmet physical needs like hunger, fatigue, or overstimulation, not defiance. By shifting from frustration to curiosity and asking, “What does my child’s body need?”, parents...
When big behaviors show up, it’s easy to wonder if you’re doing something wrong. This gentle, trauma-informed guide reminds caregivers that behavior is communication—and that unmet needs, not “bad behavior,”...
Change is hard. As is the case with most situations that test our capacity to tolerate difficult feelings, children are the age group most susceptible to being thrown off-center by transitions. Applying positive parenting...
Listening to children whine is literally no one's favorite past time. Keep reading to discover how positive parenting approaches can reduce whining in kids by treating the behavior as an...
In case it wasn't obvious: children are impatient. In fact, they are biologically prone to impatience. The good news: patience is a skill that can be taught! Through positive parenting practices...