The New Baby's Arrival:
Sibling Rivalry
Rivalry among brothers and sisters is part of growing up. The job of a parent is not to give the children equal time, but to show a genuine interest in each of them. |
The Wee Hours:
Waking and Crying at Night
There seems to be growing agreement that infants learn to wake up and cry, and if they can learn to cry for attention, they can also learn to go back to sleep.
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It Takes Two: Shared Parenting
Shared parenting is not easy. The work is demanding and trying, and parents are often tempted to take their frustrations out on each other. Wives who want their husbands to be full partners should encourage their husbands to develop their own parenting skills. |
Watch Your Step:
Putting Away Toys
This video presents problems and solutions that show what may be happening when you ask your child to pick up--and offers practical ideas for helping a child do the job. |
You Can't Come With Me: Separation Anxiety
Parents cannot prevent separation anxiety, but it does help if the child gets used to Mommy and Daddy coming and going. Children for whom separation and reunion are a normal part of life are less likely to feel deserted when parents leave. |
Bedtime Blues:
Stalling at Bedtime
Your toddler or preschooler asks for a glass of water, one more story...the delaying tactics are obvious. A regular bedtime schedule and routine are very helpful. It tells them they live in a secure and orderly world, and it will be easier for them to settle down and fall asleep. |
Trouble In Paradise:
Temper Tantrums
Between the ages of one and four, most children will have tantrums. Children at this age are growing and learning so rapidly they collide with things they are not capable of doing and things they are not allowed to do. Parents should make it clear that even in a tantrum, destructive or potentially injurious behaviors are not permitted. |
I Wanna Be Lellow:
Arguing And Fighting
It's amazing what children will fight over - arguing and fighting are normal everyday activities for young children. They fight because they are young and still have a lot to learn about resolving their differences. This video contains a simple four step problem-solving model. It encourages parents or other responsible adults to guide the children through this process. |
Produced by
WTVS Detroit Public Television in association with
The Merrill-Palmer Institute of Wayne State University.
Major funding provided by The Skillman Foundation |
Additional funding by
Children's Hospital of Michigan
Includes Leader Guides & Student Guides |
