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.
One Way I Made a Small Dent in My Children’s Sibling Rivalries. My biological son, S, had a lot of brothers and sisters. Two older stepsiblings, a younger sister with health problems and an even … Continue reading HERE »
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 »
A Mom of two children often had trouble getting her children out the door in the morning. Impatient tones and upset were often common. Everyone would arrive at their destination drained and worried about being … 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 »
