Sometimes children are reluctant to do activities that they will eventually enjoy. It can be an important self esteem booster when parents help their children overcome their resistance even if young people get upset when they do.
as seen on A Child Grows in Brooklyn.com This weekend I visited some friends who are the proud parents of a 20 month old. Until now they have managed to maintain a work schedule that … Continue reading HERE »
I was talking to a 7 year old recently who was feeling exceptionally overwhelmed. Her school life, academically and socially, had been challenging and her older brother had been teasing her a lot. Even when … Continue reading HERE »
I was leading a workshop for parents recently and one Mom, a parent of an older teen and a little one, shared a story from her own childhood. She remembered feeling relaxed and happy, “In … Continue reading HERE »
Here is a summary of what parents said when I surveyed moms and dads at the playground: What is your favorite part of summer? Getting outside with my children, they run and get tired out! … Continue reading HERE »
