4 Ideas that Can Help Establish Smooth Bedtime Routines
Getting children to bed in a timely way can be a challenge. Here are four ideas that can help.
It’s Working
A parents of tweens group I lead had been discussing common concerns of middle school moms and dads; juggling the demands of school work and home life and handling the emotional ups and downs of
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“Losing it” with your Child
It is important to remember that you are not the only parent who has “lost it” with their child. As all moms and dads handle the complex tasks involved in raising a family it is
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Loving an Angry Teen
Nelly was a single mom who had been through many transitions with her two boys. A few years ago a challenging and unexpected divorce had been difficult for everyone and although she was happy to
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One Idea that can Help When Correcting Children
Most moms and dads react to a child’s challenging behavior when it shows up, they often find themselves repeating the same correction again and again. When legitimate frustration grows it can help when parents find
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Tween Asks for “Mom Time”
Yvette was in 7th grade and an independent 12 year old daughter of a single mom, Marianne, who worked full time. They had been through a lot together over the years and had flourished. Yvette
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The value of saying “What do you think?”
Whenever you are explaining something to a child there are times it is useful to ask, “What do you think?” This simple question can help you know if your little one understands, agrees or disagrees
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Helping a Teen Through a Big Transition
as seen in in Brooklyn Family Magazine and on NY Parenting.com Dear Sharon, My husband and I have recently separated. Our children are of varied ages and the young ones are dealing with it well.
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Things to Keep in Mind When Saying “No.”
When to say no and when to let things go is one of the most complicated parts of parenting. Here are some ideas that can help. 1. Use the word “no” wisely, pick your battles.
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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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