Behaviour, Resilience & Discipline

Positive discipline strategies, tantrums, sibling conflicts, setting boundaries

Understanding why toddlers bite (it's not what you think)

Your 18-month-old just bit another child at playgroup, and you can feel every parent's eyes on you. Or maybe it happened at home, your toddler sinking their teeth into your arm during a moment of frustration. Your face is hot, you're mortified, and you're wondering what you did wrong to end up with a child who bites. Here's what you need to know: this isn't about your parenting, and your toddler isn't being deliberately aggressive or mean.

18 Nov

4 ways to respond when your toddler bites

You're at the playgroup, and suddenly you hear a shriek. Your 2-year-old has just bitten another child, and now everyone's looking at you. Your face burns with embarrassment, and you're wondering what you did wrong. The truth is, you didn't do anything wrong. Biting is a completely normal (though frustrating) part of toddler development, and there are specific, practical ways to respond that actually work.

Behaviour, Resilience & Discipline

5 Jan

"Your child is HYPER!"(says the teacher)

This article explores the connection between a child's disruptive behavior in school and underlying stress responses. When teachers label children as "hyper" or problematic, these behaviors often stem from the body's reaction to stress triggers that activate fight, flight, or freeze responses based on past experiences. The author emphasizes that concerning behaviors—whether hyperactivity, aggression, or withdrawal—are protective mechanisms related to body memory and potential trauma experienced by either the child or parent. Understanding these neurobiological responses can help parents and educators address the root causes rather than just the symptoms of challenging classroom behaviours.