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Thinking About Your Family in Challenging Times

November 12th, 2016 at 11:45am

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Some Beginning Thoughts 1. Spend time with your children connecting. Everyone in your family will benefit from relaxing time together. 2. Listen to your children more than you talk. This is usually hard to do
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Short Stories About Families
- 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 »
- Helping Children Overcome Challenges
  This is a story about “Marie” and her Mom “Elena”. “Marie” loved to sing but was scared to perform; “Elena” helped. Marie enjoyed singing. From a young age her parents made sure that she was … Continue reading HERE »
- Big Reactions to Little Things
  “Sally’s” story begins at a local children’s museum. She is four years old and enjoying a play date with a good friend. They have been laughing and playing together for a few hours when they … Continue reading HERE »
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Playground Interviews
- Managing Winter
  This month I asked parents about how they manage to keep things going smoothly in the cold, dark months of winter. Here is what they said: It’s tough!! We travel places even if they are … Continue reading HERE »
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Sharon’s “Parenting: The Art of Trying” booklet series
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Archive for November, 2016

Thinking About Your Family in Challenging Times

Short Stories About Families

Staying Calm with An Active Child

Helping Children Overcome Challenges

Big Reactions to Little Things

Playground Interviews

Managing Winter

Sharon’s “Parenting: The Art of Trying” booklet series