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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A Few Tips for New Parents
Here are a few things to remember if you are welcoming a new little one into your home: 1. Get help. Babies are dependent on adults for everything! It is impossible for one or two
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Floor Time
Although “floor time” is a concept developed for parents of children with special needs the idea of “getting down” to your child’s eye level and following his or her lead in play is a useful
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3 Things to Keep in Mind When Setting Limits
Here are three things to keep in mind when setting a limit for your child: 1. stay calm – tension usually breeds more tension. 2. use as few words as possible to explain your idea
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4 Ideas that Can Help Establish Smooth Bedtime Routines
Getting children to bed in a timely way can be a challenge. Here are four ideas that can help.
One Idea that can Help When Correcting Children
Most moms and dads react to a child’s challenging behavior when it shows up, they often find themselves repeating the same correction again and again. When legitimate frustration grows it can help when parents find
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Empathy can sometimes help more than solutions
When a child is upset or confronting a problem parents sometimes offer solutions too quickly. When mom or dad can provide a compassionate and empathetic ear it can help a child vent their frustrations, feel
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Help, My Child Won’t Walk – Stuck in a Stroller
As seen on NYParenting.com Dear Sharon, My son is five and he still wants to be pushed in a stroller. We want him to walk and try to leave it at home but he throws
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Parents Sometimes Say Too Much – An Expanded Common Sense Tip
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. Many times, especially
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