A child’s meltdowns or outbursts can end more quickly if a calm, clear or comforting voice is the only adult response they receive. Angry reactions often increase the length and volume of the original upset.
It is often difficult to remember in the middle of hectic days, interrupted nights and inevitable parent child tensions that little ones really adore their parents. This story is about one of my sons when … Continue reading HERE »
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 »
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 Spontaneous “Interview” with a Child Who Was Making the Most of Spring The other day when walking in my neighborhood I found myself crossing the street with a young girl and her mom. The … Continue reading HERE »
