'Bad' Habits

Breaking the Thumb Sucking Habit Childproofing Bad-tasting solutions that you can apply to your preschooler's thumb have a serious drawback. If your child rubs his eyes, the solution may sting or irritate them. Some dentists insist that thumb s...

Identifying Bad Habits in Preschoolers This article focuses on bad habits rather than bad behavior, because behavior that troubles you becomes a problem only when it becomes habitual. All preschoolers behave in ways that parents wish they would...

Don't Overuse the Word "No" Q-tip Be positive. Parents often forget that a toddler's social behavior is motivated not only by a desire to avoid displeasing others (especially parents), but also by a genuine desire to please. All too often, pare...

Tackling Tantrums, Biting, Hair Pulling, and More Perhaps the biggest trouble that little ones cause their parents is when they throw temper tantrums, and engage in hitting, biting, hair pulling, and other violent acts. It's a Good Idea! Kids a...

Toddlers Saying "No" It's a Good Idea! Think about how hard it would be to live in a house set up for giants-chairs, tables, and sinks too tall, drawers too heavy, stairs too steep. Making your house more child-friendly will enable your little ...

Dawdling at any age is not normal behavior. It is learned behavior. ...

An increased interest in bathroom behavior and talk is normal for children at certain stages of development, but don't let it get out of hand. ...

Find out what our expert has to say about a ten-year-old who is still sucking her thumb. ...

Biting is a normal behavior in toddlers, and there's little need for serious intervention. ...

Learn the best method for weaning a child from the pacifier. ...

Is it possible to teach a three-year-old that sucking her thumb is a bad habit? ...

Find out whether thumb sucking is harmful to a child's teeth. ...

An expert reassures a mother that it is normal for three-year-olds to lie. ...

Learn the best way to handle bowel control problems in school-age children. ...