Parents make many requests of children in a day and many we don’t truly think through. When we ask children to do a chore like ‘carry the shopping bags inside’ or ‘take care of the leaves on the deck,’ it may seem so simple that we neglect to provide explicit instructions. A … [Read more...] about Giving Children Clear Instructions
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Children and Low Self Esteem
We know self esteem is a person’s view of themselves or their worth. We also know a child’s view of their self worth can be increased or decreased by the way a parent speaks to them; the words they choose or tone they use. Sometimes a simple ‘look’ can show a parent’s … [Read more...] about Children and Low Self Esteem
How To Balance Praise And Criticism
Learning to read is a rite of passage for 5 year olds. But for some children, it is the hardest thing they will ever do. Children that struggle with reading or spelling due to dyslexia, auditory processing issues or a bright visual learning style can have their sense of … [Read more...] about How To Balance Praise And Criticism
It’s Time to Examine Your Relationship With Your Children!
Don't you love how nature provides us with a specific time each year to enjoy new beginnings after a long winter of hibernation? Everywhere we look we see evidence of "new life" appearing. Buds on the trees, blossoms on the flowers and the chirping of new "momma" birds filling … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Examine Your Relationship With Your Children!
More About Second Child Syndrome
Second child syndrome is a set of characteristics, behaviors, or traits that are often exhibited in second children due to birth order. While not every second child exhibits these traits, many are very common. Parents should be aware of the dangers and obstacles of second child … [Read more...] about More About Second Child Syndrome
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to