Archive for the Common Sense Tip Category
One Thing That Helps Many Family Relationships
Setting aside one-on-one time with a child or partner can help sort through many tensions at home especially if you can: 1. Plan the “date” ahead of time. 2. Avoid any distractions while together. 3.
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A Thought about Helping a Fearful Child
Some children’s lives are limited by their overly cautious personalities. Rather than convincing a child that “there is nothing to fear” it can help to gradually and patiently help them get used to uncomfortable or
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A Thought about Fearless Children
Some children are born fearless, a wonderful trait but one that can lead to a lack of necessary caution. When a fearless child moves quickly it can help to figure out ways to slow them
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Helping a Child with Self Doubt
Everyone goes through periods of self doubt. If is often hard for parents to hear their children question their capabilities. It can help to take the time to listen to what is on their little
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When Should You Teach Your Child How to Lose?
As children develop confidence they naturally become comfortable when “things don’t go their way.” When a child’s self esteem is low because they are struggling in school, feeling unsure about friendships or having a hard
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Screen Free Times for Everyone
It can increase and improve communication and meaningful interaction if there is at least one time (and hopefully more) each week when adults and children are not looking at screens. Some parents I know schedule
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Are our children experiencing too much pressure?
Many children today are confronted with pressure from school and from overbooked schedules. They can become stressed and worried when handling too much of a load. Whenever possible it is important to find ways for
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New Year’s Resolution – Be Proud of Yourself
Our children will feel more confident if we take some time to feel good about ourselves. It is important to praise our children often. I suggest that each time you do think of one way
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Taking Time to Offer Handmade Gifts
With so much going on at this time of year it can be difficult to juggle all that needs to be done. However if you have the time and space it can be nice for
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Taking a few minutes at Bed Time to Process the Day
Children often are open to talking at bedtime. When parents can take a few minutes to listen to their child’s thoughts it can help them express their worries or share some good news. This time
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