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.
Screen Time and Junk Food
What do you recommend parents do to get their kids more physically active. My son is only 10 years old but he’s getting a gut and is glued to screens of one kind or another
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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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Parental Worries
All parents worry as they juggle the many responsibilities and decisions involved in helping a child grow into a healthy adult. It is important for Moms and Dads to take a break from the worry
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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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My Son’s Favorite Childhood Memory
I once asked one of my adult son’s to tell me his favorite memory from childhood. After thinking for a few minutes he said, “The time we were on a lake in Vermont. I was
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Thinking About Storm Sandy at a Family Meeting
Dear Sharon, With so many of our neighbors all around New York reeling from the effects of “Sandy” my husband and I were talking last night about how we can help others during this time.
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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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“You Don’t Love Me! I Don’t Want to Go to School!”
Dear Sharon, How do you respond to a child who says “You don’t love me…. if you did you wouldn’t send me to school.” Dear Parent, Dramatic statements such as “You don’t love me!” or
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One Way to Avoid Power Battles
“You are a bad Mommy!” “I hate you Daddy!” These phrases are sometimes said when children are upset with their Mom or Dad. Parents of course are often alarmed or hurt by such powerful emotions.
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