Archive for the Childrens Behavior Category
Bullies
Dear Sharon,
Do you have any advice for dealing with bullies? Our son is being taunted and haunted by a group of “thugs” in his 5th grade. Do we get involved? Do we talk to the school? He’s afraid of reprisals and of being seen as “chicken” and a tattle.
Dear Concerned Parent,
I am sorry [...]
Helping A Six Year Old with His Fear of Being Alone
Dear Sharon,
Our son seems to be having a difficult time being left alone to go to the bathroom. He’s 6 years old and he wants someone to come with him all the time. Is this normal? Should we be doing anything special? He’s our only child and we just don’t know [...]
Saying Good-Bye to a Pacifier
Dear Sharon,
I am having trouble getting my two-year-old son to give up his pacifier. Do you have any suggestions?
Dear Parent,
Most two year olds (and adults) have things they do to comfort themselves. Many young children suck on things (fingers, thumbs, hair, coat strings, blankets, toys or pacifiers).
When and how does a parent help [...]
