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 impacts children’s ability to listen. Here […]
Adulting 101: Help Teens Learn Basic Life Skills
Posted onOne night my husband and I were talking about how our boys (14 & 16) were going to end up living in our basement unless they started learning some life skills. So we brainstormed a list of […]
Bullying in School: Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied & How You Can Help
Posted onIs your child suddenly sullen, withdrawn, or seeming to avoid contact with you?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 ride the school bus or reluctant to go 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 you’re not‘ but they just say […]
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…