“Time outs” can work best when they offer a “cooling off” period for child and/or parent. If someone can get “their head on straight” from a break in the upheaval then usually things get better.
“Sally’s” story begins at a local children’s museum. She is four years old and enjoying a play date with a good friend. They have been laughing and playing together for a few hours when they … Continue reading HERE »
It is often difficult to remember in the middle of hectic days, interrupted nights and inevitable parent child tensions that little ones really adore their parents. This story is about one of my sons when … Continue reading HERE »
A story about my daughter, Elizabeth, who had just recovered from a broken arm and several other medical interventions in the period right before this incident. One morning my four year old daughter got very … Continue reading HERE »
A Spontaneous “Interview” with a Child Who Was Making the Most of Spring The other day when walking in my neighborhood I found myself crossing the street with a young girl and her mom. The … Continue reading HERE »
