If you’ve ever watched a group of toddlers play side-by-side without talking much—or if your child has ever screamed “Mine!” when another child got too close—you’re not alone. Many parents worry that their toddler isn't playing “nicely” or doesn’t know how to share. But here's the truth: what looks like disinterest or selfishness is actually a healthy, developmentally appropriate stage of early social development…
Parenting young children isn’t just about milestones like sleeping through the night or potty training — it’s also about nurturing the heart of your child. From birth to age five, kids are developing the foundation for emotional resilience: the ability to bounce back from setbacks, manage disappointment, and handle stress.
Here’s the good news: emotional resilience isn’t just something kids are born with. It’s something we, as parents and caregivers, can actively help them build.
Here’s how:
If you’ve ever told your toddler “No more cookies” and they immediately grabbed one anyway—welcome to life with a child under five! 😅
Self-control, or impulse control, isn’t something young children are born with. It’s a skill that develops slowly—very slowly—through everyday experiences, nurturing relationships, and consistent boundaries.