Short Stories About Families
Read the rest of the short storiesThoughts for Parents who Work Long Hours
A dad and mom came to talk with me about the eldest of their two children, Marty. He was becoming increasingly stubborn and upset at home. The family had been fortunate in many ways; mom … Continue reading HERE »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 … Continue reading HERE »Oatmeal? Helping an Upset Child
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 »
Playground Interviews
Read the rest of the playground interviewsWhat’s Great and Challenging about Being a “Tween?”
This month I talked to “tweens” and their parents about the joys and challenges of pre-adolescence. Here’s a summary of what they said: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THIS AGE? PARENTS It’s great to watch … Continue reading HERE »
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