by Toby Davis | May 15, 2026 | Behaviour and Not Listening
Tantrums at Age 7, 8, or 9 — Why It’s Still Happening and What to Do If you’re dealing with tantrums at age 7, 8, or 9, you might be wondering whether this is supposed to be over by now. Toddler tantrums, yes. But a nine-year-old on the floor because they... by Toby Davis | May 15, 2026 | Behaviour and Not Listening
What to Do When Your Child Talks Back When your child talks back, it can feel like a direct challenge. You say something reasonable. They snap at you, argue, roll their eyes, or tell you you’re being unfair. And suddenly you’re standing in your kitchen... by Toby Davis | May 14, 2026 | Behaviour and Not Listening
How to Discipline a Child Without Punishment When people say they want to discipline a child without punishment, they often get raised eyebrows. Doesn’t discipline mean punishment? Aren’t they the same thing? They’re not. And the distinction matters.... by Toby Davis | May 14, 2026 | Behaviour and Not Listening
Why Kids Push Boundaries — And What to Do When They Do Kids push boundaries. All of them. If yours does it constantly, that doesn’t mean something has gone wrong — it means they’re doing exactly what children are developmentally wired to do. That said,... by Toby Davis | May 14, 2026 | Behaviour and Not Listening
How to Set Boundaries With a Strong-Willed Child (Without It Becoming a War) Strong-willed child boundaries are one of the hardest things to hold. You set the limit. They push it. You hold it. They push harder. You’re not sure whether to admire their persistence...
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