Children sometimes lie to avoid punishment for something they have done. When this is the case a frustrated or angry response from mom or dad can aggravate the problem. Finding a way to respond empathically to the incident can increase honest communication.
The story of a young girl who explained why she fought with her Mom. An 8-year-old girl, “Lillian”, and her Mom, “Gloria,” visited Parents Helping Parents to talk about the ongoing fights that they were … Continue reading HERE »
Nelly was a single mom who had been through many transitions with her two boys. A few years ago a challenging and unexpected divorce had been difficult for everyone and although she was happy to … Continue reading HERE »
This is a story about “Marie” and her Mom “Elena”. “Marie” loved to sing but was scared to perform; “Elena” helped. Marie enjoyed singing. From a young age her parents made sure that she was … Continue reading HERE »
This month I asked parents and children to share their thoughts about homework. Here’s a summary of what they said: WHATS USEFUL ABOUT HOMEWORK? PARENTS It is a good way to know how your child … Continue reading HERE »
