Archive for the Common Sense Tip Category
Remember to Take Care of Yourself This Summer
Most parents schedule activities for their children in summer. Great! A fun summer for your child will also be good for you, but don’t forget to plan a few things for yourself as well. Enjoy
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Encouraging Children
Sometimes children are reluctant to do activities that they will eventually enjoy. It can be an important self esteem booster when parents help their children overcome their resistance even if young people get upset when
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Losing Your Temper
All parents lose their tempers when trying to communicate with their children. If you can find a way to give yourself time to think before responding it can help. Even counting to ten or stepping
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Sharing Upsetting News with Children
When parents need to tell their children upsetting news, i.e. the cancellation of an exciting trip, the illness of a loved one, an important event in the news or an upcoming separation or divorce, it
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Parents Sometimes Say Too Much
It can be helpful for parents to say their ideas in as few words as possible. A short, clear explanation is often easier for children of all ages to understand and remember.
Correcting Children
Children can only absorb a small number of suggestions and corrections each day. Things can go well if parents offer help with one thing at a time, waiting until that issue is resolved before offering
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Rewarding Children
Rewards work best when they are: 1. not used too often 2. tied to one specific, well defined goal 3. not too hard to obtain 4. children feel proud and happy when they accomplish the
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The Importance of Physical Play
Physical play outdoors (ball games, bikes, scooters, trips to the park or playground. etc.) or indoors (air or knok hockey, indoor bowling or velcro or magnetic darts, etc.) can help children laugh, relax and get
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Competitive Games
When a little one is going through a period of low self esteem beating Mom or Dad in a fun competitive game can help build a child’s confidence.
