Why Whining Works

By Becky | October 5, 2021
A black and white image shows a young child in a polka dot shirt and bow tie, whining with eyes closed and arms outstretched. The text reads "Why Whining Works" at the top and "FaithFirstParent.com" at the bottom.

The simple answer to “Why do kids whine?” is whining works. When the volume and intensity increase the easiest way to make it stop is to give in. When parents and grandparents give in, the message is, “WHINING WORKS”. Five Tips to Stop Whining 1. Have a plan in place. Know what you will do…

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BIG Emotions in Little Children

By Becky | December 18, 2019
Close-up of a child with an open mouth, showing teeth. The child's nose is slightly shiny, suggesting a runny nose. The focus is on the mouth and nose area, capturing a raw moment of surprise and emotion.

Got BIG emotions in your little ones? If so, it’s perfectly normal, aggravating and stressful, but normal for small people. There are a variety of reasons kids exhibit high emotions. Tantrums associated with BIG emotions typically originate with basic needs not being met, developmental challenges or power struggles. Basic needs include sleep, food and drink,…

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