Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting third royal baby – let’s talk ‘Middle Child Syndrome!’
With the wonderful announcement of the pregnancy of The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge’s 3rd child I’ve been interviewed a great deal about the phenomenon often called the “Middle Child Syndrome,” which tries to explain how birth order affects every aspect of a child’s life. Dr. Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychoanalyst, first brought the effect […]
What to do when your toddler rejects your cuddles & hugs.
‘Dear Sue, why does my 2-year-old sometimes reject my affection?’ ~ Rory McIntyre from Kinross, Scotland. The first thing to remember is not to take it personally when your child steers clear of your kisses and hides from your hugs. Two-year-olds’ moods can change as quickly as the weather. There are about a million […]