Asking Children about Their Day
As it is useful for a child to process their day with mom or dad many parents “check-in” when they first see their little one after school or work. It can improve communication, especially with
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When Children Hit
Many children go through periods of hitting. Hitting is often a sign that a little one is juggling more than they can handle even when a parent doesn’t know what is upsetting their child.
How Much After School is Wise for a 10 Year-Old?
as seen in Brooklyn Family Magazine and on NYParenting.com Dear Sharon, In thinking about after school activities for this school year, my husband and I were wondering if there’s a limit for our 10-year-old son.
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Are You Ready for Cold Weather?
Unfortunately cooler weather and limited sun light will be here sooner than we want. Now is a good time to think about combatting the inevitable winter boredom and frustration by planning ways to keep your
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Handling Increased Day Care Hours with a 20 month old
as seen on A Child Grows in Brooklyn.com This weekend I visited some friends who are the proud parents of a 20 month old. Until now they have managed to maintain a work schedule that
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Sudden Outbursts from Children
When children have unexpected outbursts it can mean that an underlying worry or stress is not being shared with mom or dad. The real or imagined strain stays hidden until it can’t stay inside any
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One Step at a Time
When resolving a family challenge it is often true that gradual steps in the right direction bring about long term permanent improvement. Most of us want quick and complete changes but slow and steady often
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Children’s Fears
All parents have to handle their children’s fears and trepidations. It can often be a hard choice between telling a child to “get over”fears quickly and “going along with them” hoping they will pass on
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Family Poker?
Parents who had weathered multiple relocations and school changes came to see me to talk about their 5th grade son, Michael. Mom initially contacted me quite worried because Michael had been having significant trouble in
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Saying no!
To be seen on “A Child Grows in Brooklyn” Saying no to a child isn’t always easy. Here are a few things to keep in mind that often help. (Fair warning just because these ideas
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