Helping a Fearful Child

W. was an apprehensive and cautious four year old. He was often tentative when trying new things such as climbing a tall slide, sitting in the front row of a noisy children’s show, or
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Helping an Overwhelmed Child

A child can feel like they “always lose” when they are overwhelmed by pressures at school, tension with friends or siblings or upsets stemming from an overtired Mom or Dad. When this happens it
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Building a Child’s Confidence through Competitive Play

Ping pong with my Dad
My Dad was a gifted athlete who could play any sport well. When I was a teen he noticed that I was having a hard time. Even though I was
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