Thinking Together about an Evaluation for a Young Child
as seen in Brooklyn Family Magazine and on NYParenting.com Dear Sharon, My sister’s son is 5 and in kindergarten. He is not doing very well and has trouble concentrating and staying still. My sister is
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Helping an Angry Tween
Laura was 11, her younger brother, Aaron, was 8. Her family was going through a challenging economic period and there was plenty of stress at home. Laura, like many oldest siblings, was particularly affected by
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Correcting Children
Children can only absorb a small number of suggestions and corrections each day. Things can go well if parents offer help with one thing at a time, waiting until that issue is resolved before offering
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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
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Competitive Games
When a little one is going through a period of low self esteem beating Mom or Dad in a fun competitive game can help build a child’s confidence.
Words Don’t Always Work for Children
Sometimes it is hard for children to express themselves in words. A grunt, sigh or exasperated gesture sometimes can communicate enough to move past the moment.
Crying
Some children need to “have a good cry” when they are upset. If a parent can let the cry “run its course”, reacting with care rather than interference, sometimes a child can feel and act
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Thoughts for Parents who Work Long Hours
A dad and mom came to talk with me about the eldest of their two children, Marty. He was becoming increasingly stubborn and upset at home. The family had been fortunate in many ways; mom
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Arguing in Front of Children
Children can become overwhelmed and worried when their parents fight with each other in front of them. This is especially true if the disagreements are about how to handle a young one’s behavior. It is
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Some Thoughts about Families in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Every family is unique. Some of these ideas might be useful as you think about yours. IF YOU HAVE BEEN DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE HURRICANE 1.Take care of yourself as much as possible. Make sure
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