Archive for August, 2013
Back to School
The beginning September is full of new beginnings for many adults and children. If possible it is important to set aside uninterrupted family time at night and on weekends for the first week or two
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Don’t Give Up!
Will was an easily frustrated 8 year old who loved rock climbing even though it wasn’t easy for him to do. His parents took him climbing whenever they could but were drained and concerned by
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Help, My 10 Year Old Won’t Sleep Alone
as seen in Brooklyn Family Magazine and on NYParenting.com Dear Sharon, Our 10 year old is having trouble going to sleep alone in his room. What should we do? He comes into our bed a
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Empathy can sometimes help more than solutions
When a child is upset or confronting a problem parents sometimes offer solutions too quickly. When mom or dad can provide a compassionate and empathetic ear it can help a child vent their frustrations, feel
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