When Can “Time Outs” Work?
“Time outs” can work best when they offer a “cooling off” period for child and/or parent. If someone can get “their head on straight” from a break in the upheaval then usually things get better.
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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My Child Doesn’t Want to go to School!
Dear Sharon, My daughter is five and has been to a Pre school where we had no problem. Suddenly she doesn’t want to go to school. Our mornings are crazy. Kindergarten is great! Why doesn’t
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Picking your Battles
Sometimes Moms and Dads find themselves saying “NO” to their child almost all of the time. It is easier for young people to take in guidance if parents can pick their battles, offering one suggestion
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My Child Won’t Eat Vegetables!
Placing bite sized raw veggies and a healthy “dip” in easy to reach “eye level” locations for snacks can help children add variety to their diet.
Things to Keep in Mind when Your Child is “Acting Up.”
Stressors from in or outside the home often contribute to a child’s problematic behavior. It can help for parents to follow one or more of these suggestions if possible: 1. identify and lessen the troubling
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The Value of Cooking with Your Child
Cooking is an activity that can help children of all ages develop many skills. Completing a recipe requires math, reading, cooperation, focus, and an ability to follow directions. Making a dish with Mom or Dad
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A Game that Helps Pressures coming from School
Children can get upset by challenges they face in school. Setting aside time to “play” school at home sometimes helps lighten the load. If a child gets to be the teacher and parents take the
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Helping a Recalcitrant Child
E. was the Mom of a just turned 5 year old daughter, G. They had a close relationship and spent many hours each day together. They especially enjoyed doing crafts projects even though G. would
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Planning Ahead
Many children repeat challenging behavior and parents understandably hope that these troublesome moments will somehow be better “tomorrow.” As children grow things do change but even so it can help if parents keep track of
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