Archive for the Common Sense Tip Category
Thoughts on the Criticism of Strangers
It is an unfortunate fact that when a Mom or Dad is out in public frowns, worried looks, or unsolicited bad advice can easily surface when their child is tantrumming, crying or simply in a
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Children Often “Act Out” at Home
It is certainly not uncommon and sometimes quite smart for children to save up their emotions (whining, brattiness, tantrums, crying, etc.) until they get home and see Mom or Dad. Although often difficult to handle
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A few ideas that can help a child who is being teased
When a child is being teased, it can be helpful to be in contact with school personnel and involved parents. I also suggest that Moms and Dads takes steps to solidify their child’s friendships with
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Adolescents Need Their Parents
Peer, hormonal, and academic pressures invariably increase during adolescence. I believe that teens and tweens benefit greatly from time, attention and perspective from parents and other adults. If children only get advice and love from
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Listening
If your child is talking to you about seemingly inconsequential interests, frustrations or dreams such moments are important. Some children share a lot – others say very little. Either way, a patient or respectful response
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Pros and Cons of Video and Computer Games
Many young people develop friendships and have interesting discussions that stem from the world of computer and video games. They can also be engaging interactive and require more energy and thought than watching TV. Nevertheless,
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Taking Care of Your Self while Parenting
Tensions can build for everyone in a family when parents don’t have time to enjoy each other’s company. Even though family time is often in short supply, I believe that parents need to spend time
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Helping a Child Communicate
Many young people are reluctant to share the details of their day. One family activity that can help little ones open up is to find a relatively relaxed time of day (bed time, meal time,
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Stages of Parenting
A friend of mine used to joke that her daughter was such a heavy nurser that she would have to go to City College. The physically and emotionally demanding stages of parenting, especially when our
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Forgiving Yourself
Here are some truths about parents. 1. Moms and Dads try hard on their children’s behalf. 2. Moms and Dads make mistakes. 3. It is impossible not to make miscalculations when trying hard. 4. Errors
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