Annoying Things Kids Do That Are Signs Of Healthy Growth

podcastThe Growth Kit
Written By Brian Comly

My kids are the single greatest source of joy in my life. But sometimes they just do really annoying things that frustrate the heck out of me. They have tantrums, they refuse to eat foods they’ve eaten 100 times before, they just barely cross the line of every boundary we’ve set, and they’re little angels to teachers, grandparents, and strangers but turn into Angelica Pickles as soon as they lay eyes on my wife or I.

As difficult as it is for the logical part of my brain to comprehend, it turns out that not only are these developmentally-appropriate behaviors but they may also be signs of growth and intelligence.

  1. Tantrums

  2. Picky eating

  3. Pushing the limits

  4. Lying

  5. Misbehaving around parents but not around other adults


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Brian Comly

Brian Comly, M.S., OTR/L is the founder of MindBodyDad. He’s a husband, father, certified nutrition coach, and an occupational therapist (OT). He launched MindBodyDad.com and the podcast, The Growth Kit, as was to provide practical ways to live better.

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