Archive for February, 2016
When Should You Teach Your Child How to Lose?
As children develop confidence they naturally become comfortable when “things don’t go their way.” When a child’s self esteem is low because they are struggling in school, feeling unsure about friendships or having a hard
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Screen Free Times for Everyone
It can increase and improve communication and meaningful interaction if there is at least one time (and hopefully more) each week when adults and children are not looking at screens. Some parents I know schedule
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Are our children experiencing too much pressure?
Many children today are confronted with pressure from school and from overbooked schedules. They can become stressed and worried when handling too much of a load. Whenever possible it is important to find ways for
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Helping Everyone Get a Better Night’s Sleep
as seen in Brooklyn Family Magazine and on NYParenting.com Dear Sharon, Do you have any tips to give a parent who is not getting any sleep? My 5 year old son is waking up every
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