Short Stories About Families
Read the rest of the short storiesStaying Calm with An Active Child
Alisa and Ivan’s son, Henry, was a child who loved to move and hated to sit still. He was happiest when playing outdoors. Running, swimming, and bike or scooter riding were some of his favorite … Continue reading HERE »A Nice Afternoon for Everyone – (Finding a time to avoid saying “It’s time to go.”)
I was leading a workshop recently when a mother, Sarah, told the following story of an unusually relaxing time she had with her twin daughters – Eva and Marie. On one of the first warm … Continue reading HERE »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 riding … Continue reading HERE »
Playground Interviews
Read the rest of the playground interviewsManaging Winter
This month I asked parents about how they manage to keep things going smoothly in the cold, dark months of winter. Here is what they said: It’s tough!! We travel places even if they are … Continue reading HERE »
Sharon’s “Parenting: The Art of Trying” booklet series
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