Time with Your Child
If possible I recommend that parents find as many opportunities as they can to spend “unpressured” time with their child. Getting to school, going to sleep, doing homework, eating, shopping, or any other time that
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Dinnertime
Some families eat dinner together as a way to connect and communicate. Others find that work and school schedules interfere with regular evening meals. Some parents find that dinners become too harried or tense and
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Establishing Parent Teacher Relationships
Setting aside time to get acquainted with teachers and school personnel, appreciating their efforts and participating in classroom activities whenever possible can help establish a strong foundation for productive communication during parent teacher conferences or
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Tackling Challenging Academics by Having Fun
A story for parents to keep in mind when helping their child with difficult homework and/or seeking support for their struggling student. As a reading specialist I periodically help children with academic challenges at Parents
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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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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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