Month: May 2018
How to Get Kids to Listen: 7 Simple Gems to Win Cooperation
Posted onParents often ask how to make kids listen and follow directions, how to stop yelling and nagging, and how to teach children respect. The truth is, the way parents speak […]
Adulting 101: Help Teens Learn Basic Life Skills
Posted onGuest blog by Agata and Andy Cavar, Vernon, CT. One night my husband and I were talking about how our boys (14 & 16) were going to end up living […]
Bullying in School: Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied & How You Can Help
Posted onBy Brittnie Stoy. Is your child suddenly sullen, withdrawn, or seeming to avoid contact with you? Have you observed marked changes in his behaviors and personality? Is she afraid to […]
When Kids Call Themselves Stupid
Posted onDuring a recent online class, a parent asked the questions, “What do you do when your eight-year-old child calls themselves stupid or dumb all the time? I respond with ‘No […]
Early Childhood Development: Help Baby’s Brain to Grow
Posted onThe mind is a social entity. Children’s brains grow and thrive through interactions with their parents and other caregivers. Want to raise a happy, lifelong learner? Keep these ideas in mind…