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.
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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The Value of Role Reversals
Sometimes playing games that reverse the role of parent and child can be fun and lighten tension producing tasks. For example if your child hates to have their hair washed letting them wash your hair
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Toast for Dinner?
A Mom and Dad came to meet with me because their 2 year old son was hitting children and arguing with caregivers in his day care center. Both parents worked full time. Their child had
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Can Mornings Ever Go Well? – “Shaking the Yukkies Out”
A Mom of two children often had trouble getting her children out the door in the morning. Impatient tones and upset were often common. Everyone would arrive at their destination drained and worried about being
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Helping a Fearful Child
W. was an apprehensive and cautious four year old. He was often tentative when trying new things such as climbing a tall slide, sitting in the front row of a noisy children’s show, or riding
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Helping an Overwhelmed Child
A child can feel like they “always lose” when they are overwhelmed by pressures at school, tension with friends or siblings or upsets stemming from an overtired Mom or Dad. When this happens it can
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Building a Child’s Confidence through Competitive Play
Ping pong with my Dad My Dad was a gifted athlete who could play any sport well. When I was a teen he noticed that I was having a hard time. Even though I was
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Helping A Six Year Old with His Fear of Being Alone
Dear Sharon, Our son seems to be having a difficult time being left alone to go to the bathroom. He’s 6 years old and he wants someone to come with him all the time. Is
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The Importance of Laughter
My latest Chinese fortune cookie had the following message; “A good laugh and a good cry both cleanse the mind.” “A very wise thought,” I said to myself and an especially important one for families
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