Archive for the Common Sense Tip Category
Time with Your Child
If possible I recommend that parents find as many opportunities as they can to spend “unpressured” time with their child. Getting to school, going to sleep, doing homework, eating, shopping, or any other time that
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Establishing Parent Teacher Relationships
Setting aside time to get acquainted with teachers and school personnel, appreciating their efforts and participating in classroom activities whenever possible can help establish a strong foundation for productive communication during parent teacher conferences or
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When Children Hit
Many children go through periods of hitting. Hitting is often a sign that a little one is juggling more than they can handle even when a parent doesn’t know what is upsetting their child.
Are You Ready for Cold Weather?
Unfortunately cooler weather and limited sun light will be here sooner than we want. Now is a good time to think about combatting the inevitable winter boredom and frustration by planning ways to keep your
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Sudden Outbursts from Children
When children have unexpected outbursts it can mean that an underlying worry or stress is not being shared with mom or dad. The real or imagined strain stays hidden until it can’t stay inside any
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One Step at a Time
When resolving a family challenge it is often true that gradual steps in the right direction bring about long term permanent improvement. Most of us want quick and complete changes but slow and steady often
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Children’s Fears
All parents have to handle their children’s fears and trepidations. It can often be a hard choice between telling a child to “get over”fears quickly and “going along with them” hoping they will pass on
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Water Play!
Summer means water play for families!! Whether enjoying a beach, pool, sprinkler or water balloon the laugheter, physical exercise and feeling of abandon that comes from water play is worth it’s weight in gold.
A Few Tips for New Parents
Here are a few things to remember if you are welcoming a new little one into your home: 1. Get help. Babies are dependent on adults for everything! It is impossible for one or two
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Having Fun When Doing Homework
Homework can be hard work for everyone in the family. It can help make things easier to find a way to laugh with your child while doing it. Some parents I know play a quick
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