Category: Blog
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The Developmental Purpose of Tantrums: Why They’re Actually Necessary
If you’re parenting a toddler, tantrums can feel overwhelming, embarrassing, and exhausting. One minute your child is laughing, and the next they’re on the floor crying because the banana broke in half or you gave them the “wrong” color cup. Many parents worry:“Is this normal?”“Am I doing something wrong?”“Why does my toddler have so many…
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Brain Development and the Prefrontal Cortex: How Your Toddler’s Brain Is Growing Every Day
If you have a toddler at home, you’ve probably wondered:“Why does my child act before thinking?”“Why is sharing so hard?”“Why do tantrums happen so suddenly?” The answer lies in your toddler’s growing brain—especially a part called the prefrontal cortex. Let’s understand what it is, why it matters, and how you can support your toddler’s brain…
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The Amygdala’s Role in Emotional Reactions in Toddlers
A small part of the brain called the amygdala plays a big role in toddler’s emotional reactions. If you have a toddler, you’ve probably seen sudden crying, fear, anger, or big meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere. One moment your child is calm, and the next they are screaming or scared.This is not…
