Behavior

Anxiety & Fears

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My toddler is hypersensitive and cries all the time. How should I handle this?
By Patricia Henderson Shimm, M.A.
My toddler has separation anxiety and won't even let me go to the bathroom without her.
By Nanette Shorten, Psy.D.
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What to do if your toddler gets hysterical during a haircut
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
mother and baby playing on the grass in the park
How should I deal with my 1-year-old's neediness?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
A toddler clinging to their mother
Is it normal for my toddler to be shy?
By David Geller, M.D.
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Easing your toddler's or preschooler's fears
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
baby coming out of a cardboard box
How can I make moving to a new house easier on my toddler?
By Patricia Henderson Shimm, M.A.
boy crying
Why does my toddler get hysterical when I leave for work?
By Patricia Henderson Shimm, M.A.
A mother and toddler playing outside
What to do if your toddler won't let go of you at the playground
By Marilyn Segal, Ph.D.
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Behavior Problems

smiling boy standing near a tree
7 common toddler behavior issues and how to handle them
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
A toddler girl lying on a bed screaming; her brother is smiling in the background.
How to calm your screaming toddler
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Two toddlers fighting
Toddler hitting and aggression: How to stop your toddler from hitting
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
A toddler throwing toys
Why do toddlers throw things?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
child crying
Your 15-month-old's behavior: More meltdowns
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
boy crying and driveling with mouth open
Your 16-month-old's behavior: Letting it all hang out
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
little blonde girl looking mad
Your 14-month-old's behavior: Testing limits -- and your patience
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Little girl screaming as her mom puts on her sweatshirt
The terrible twos are very real. Here's how to cope
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
My baby is always wiggling. Is she uncomfortable?
By Nancy Montgomery
child sitting in baby crib and holding wooden slat
Your 22-month-old's behavior: Nighttime disturbances
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
child with aggression behavior
Your 20-month-old's behavior: Coping with aggression
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
A toy dinosaur breathing fire
8 temper tantrum hacks every parent needs to know – and why tantrums happen in the first place
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
child crying
Your 17-month-old's behavior: Self-control -- or lack thereof
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
mother holding her daughter and talking to her
How to respond when your toddler says no to everything
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
little girl sticking her tongue out
Your 13-month-old's behavior: A stranger among you?
By Dana Sullivan Kilroy
toddler on father's shoulder
Why is my toddler acting like a baby again and what should I do?
By Susanne Ayers Denham, Ph.D.
child crying while sitting on the grass with his lamb toy
Your 18-month-old's behavior: Tantrum triggers
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
baby crying
Parents say: Stop the whining!
By Dana Dubinsky
A toddler running across a couch
What to do if your toddler just won't sit still
By Judith Hudson, Ph.D.
A toddler in a diaper with a blanket on their head
Is it normal that my toddler loves to be naked?
By Marcella Gates
How can I get my spirited toddler to go to bed and end these bedtime battles?
By Jhoanna Wade
A woman dressing a toddler
My toddler refuses to get dressed in the morning. What should I do?
By Patricia Henderson Shimm, M.A.
child walking in a meadow
Running away
Is it normal that my toddler is acting like a baby again?
By Nancy Montgomery
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Your 21-month-old's behavior: Positive discipline tactics
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
happy child with her teddy bear running outside
Your 23-month-old's behavior: High spirits
By Dana Sullivan Kilroy
child crying
What to do when your toddler throws a tantrum in public
By Nancy Montgomery
toddler with painted symbols on its face holding a crayon in the hand
How to handle your spirited toddler
Reviewed by Lisa Dana, M.D.
Your 19-month-old's behavior: Raising a well-behaved child
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
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Your 24-month-old's behavior: Back talk
By Dana Sullivan Kilroy
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What should I do if my child hits or bites?
Reviewed by Lee Atkinson-McEvoy, M.D., pediatrician
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How I handle tantrums
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Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
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Toddler hitting and aggression: How to stop your toddler from hitting
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
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Why do toddlers throw things?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist

Community

  • Worried about Autism
    Update:: Behavior concern for my toddler
    By Ma2Of
    I went for other kid vaccination with my 26 months old. My toddler is active and very naughty. He was climbing over the doctor, trying to touch her laptop etc Later I got a call from my toddler’s provider that my other kid’s doctor has behavior concern for my toddler we need to see him . When I a
    04-13-24 by OverFlowing
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  • August 2023 Birth Club
    Behavior resources
    By MamaDoubleS
    Any good books or podcasts regarding teaching toddler disciple / behavior ? Thanks !
    03-14-25 by Andersinn
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  • Toddlers
    Toddler behavior
    By Yolanda45ish
    My easy baby turned in to a screaming, fussy toddler. I feel defeated today. She was screaming and crying for me to pick her up but I had to make food for the family so I couldn’t. I tried distraction, I tried being firm i even offered screen time but nope! She was crying until her face turned red a
    02-12-24 by Mopsandmonkeys
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