The world is already very cruel to special kids, and to their parents too. Do you really want to be the person that adds insult to injury. If you aren’t (and we were hoping you would say that), then it is best to know what things you must never say to moms of kids with down … [Read more...] about What Not To Say to Moms and Dads of Special Children
Friendship
You Can’t Pick Your Child’s Friends, Or Can You?
The following is a look at what to do when you don't like your kid's friends:Recognize that forbidding friends can backfire on you:Kids have a tendency to do exactly the opposite of what you want them to do. So, if you want your child to stop hanging out with a specific person, … [Read more...] about You Can’t Pick Your Child’s Friends, Or Can You?
When Your Child’s Friend is A Bad Egg
What you can do if you do not like your kid's friends? Many parents face the dilemma of a child choosing friends unwisely. So, here is how to handle it:1. Never make a big deal out of it. Usually child friendships are short lived, even in the teenage years. So, if you can help … [Read more...] about When Your Child’s Friend is A Bad Egg
Chatter or Gossip: Your Child’s Conversations
Gossip can be hurtful, and is not something parents want their child to perpetuate. So, what can you do as a parent to keep your tween's chatter from turning into gossip?One, set a rule against it.If you do not want your tween to gossip, then set a rule against it. You have to … [Read more...] about Chatter or Gossip: Your Child’s Conversations
Keeping Your Tween’s Chatter from Turning into Gossip
If you want to keep your tween's chatter from turning to gossip there are a few things you can do:First, be the best example you can.From childhood, kids mimic what they see from their parents. When they are toddlers, they want to do everything you do. When they get older, they … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Tween’s Chatter from Turning into Gossip
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