Emotions & Behavior Guide

A difficult moment rarely tells the whole story. Look at the needs behind behaviour, everyday expectations and opportunities to build cooperation without labelling your child.

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A difficult moment rarely tells the whole story. Look at the needs behind behaviour, everyday expectations and opportunities to build cooperation without labelling your child.

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Anger & tantrums

Anger in 9–12 Year Olds: How to Help Them Calm Down

Strong reactions in preteens are normal, but they can feel overwhelming for families. Learn how to recognize triggers, co-regulate during escalation, and build lasting skills for calmer days at home and school.

6 min read|9-12 Years

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A mother offers her young child consistent choices

Emotions & Behavior

Tantrums & Not Listening at Ages 1–6

Tantrums and refusal to listen can feel overwhelming at ages 1–6, but understanding their causes and responding with calm, consistent strategies helps both child and parent. Learn age-appropriate ways to set limits, prevent meltdowns, and build cooperation.

6 min read|1-3 Years

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Emotions & Behavior

Temper Tantrums and Self-Confidence in 3-6 Year Olds

Learn how to support your preschooler’s self-confidence while managing big emotions and tantrums with practical, research-backed strategies.

6 min read|3-6 Years

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A toddler and parent sit on the floor choosing colourful face cards that show different feelings

Anger & tantrums

Temper Tantrums and Emotion Regulation at Ages 1-6: Calm Boundaries Guide

Read a young child's big feelings through developing language and self-control rather than a bad-behaviour label; protect safety during the storm and, from 3 to 6, build emotion skills in calm moments.

8 min read|1-3 Years

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Crying & soothing · Anger & tantrums · Listening, limits & cooperation · Hitting, biting & aggression · Understanding & managing feelings · Fears & anxiety

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Toddler biting and hitting: what to do from ages 1 to 5

Did daycare call to say your toddler bit someone again, or is your child hitting you? Why biting, hitting and pushing happen from ages 1 to 5, what to do in the moment and how to prevent it.

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Emotions & Behavior Guide

Emotions & Behavior Guide(16 items)

Anger in 9–12 Year Olds: How to Help Them Calm Down

Tantrums & Not Listening at Ages 1–6

Temper Tantrums and Self-Confidence in 3-6 Year Olds

Temper Tantrums and Emotion Regulation at Ages 1-6: Calm Boundaries Guide

Emotions & Behavior

Crying & soothing

Anger & tantrums

Listening, limits & cooperation

Hitting, biting & aggression

Understanding & managing feelings

Fears & anxiety

Separation anxiety

Self-confidence & self-esteem

Stress, grief & difficult events

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Toddler biting and hitting: what to do from ages 1 to 5