Short Stories About Families
Read the rest of the short storiesHelping a Young Perfectionist Try Something New
Aaron is a 9-year-old boy who often refuses to leave the house for fun family outings without an argument. He is also frequently discouraged by math and easily overwhelmed when playing on his basketball team … Continue reading HERE »Staying Calm with An Active Child
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 »Quote from a young tween – “Great Job Mom You’re Trying to Make us a Family!”
Mae, a 10 year old, was the youngest in her family of four. Her parents had gradually incorporated more physical games into everyone’s daily routines when spring and summer were near. A ping pong table, … Continue reading HERE »
Playground Interviews
Read the rest of the playground interviewsSkipping Home from School
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 »
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