Sharing Upsetting News with Children
When parents need to tell their children upsetting news, i.e. the cancellation of an exciting trip, the illness of a loved one, an important event in the news or an upcoming separation or divorce, it
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Correcting Children/Picking Your Battles – An Expanded Common Sense Tip
There are many things that need to happen every day to help home life run smoothly. Everyone in a family has places to go, tasks to do and/or contributions to make to keep things in
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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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Parents Sometimes Say Too Much
It can be helpful for parents to say their ideas in as few words as possible. A short, clear explanation is often easier for children of all ages to understand and remember.
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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Handling Pregnancy and a Three Year Old
As seen in Brooklyn Family Magazine and on NYParenting.comas Dear Sharon, I’m pregnant with my second child. Our little one is 3 years old and I am experiencing migraines and am unable to cope with
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Rewarding Children
Rewards work best when they are: 1. not used too often 2. tied to one specific, well defined goal 3. not too hard to obtain 4. children feel proud and happy when they accomplish the
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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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New Stepparent
As seen in Brooklyn Family Magazine and on NYParenting.com I am getting married to a man who has two children (3 and 7) from his previous marriage. Do you have any advice for me in
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