The Easiest Way to Teach Any Child to Be More Minimalistic
I long ago gave up the fantasy that I could live in a minimal, orderly environment with two children. I declared us a family of […]
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I long ago gave up the fantasy that I could live in a minimal, orderly environment with two children. I declared us a family of […]
Continue reading »Babies don’t come when you call them, but they’re probably just distracted, right? You keep asking older kids to turn down the volume on the […]
Continue reading »The other day I was in a cafe and overheard a group of four people discussing one of my favorite books. Overhearing, I realized that […]
Continue reading »The term “gifted” in education can be somewhat cumbersome, as it implies that some children are better than others. While it is true that children […]
Continue reading »We all want our children to be accepted, included in life, and to form special bonds with their peers. While children are still developing their […]
Continue reading »There is no clear definition of what it means to be “gifted” and the identification of the gifted can vary widely from state to state […]
Continue reading »Whether it’s learning to crawl, the first few unsteady steps, or learning how to hold a pencil, the process of learning motor skills as a […]
Continue reading »My daughter has been coughing for several weeks now. The pediatrician says it’s okay, but I can try a nebulizer if I want to. I […]
Continue reading »I’ve lost my kids on target runs more times than I’d like to admit, so I don’t want to give them more freedom to go […]
Continue reading »Knowing when and how to help your child is one of the biggest challenges parents face. Intervening too quickly means they risk missing out on […]
Continue reading »For siblings of disabled children, life can be hard without anyone thinking about it. They may worry about their sibling when dealing with parents who […]
Continue reading »Do you end each day looking over all the things you haven’t done and wondering how you will fit them into tomorrow’s list? Your child […]
Continue reading »A teenager’s transition through adolescence to college and career is filled with the need for achievement and great uncertainty. That’s why academic advisor and career […]
Continue reading »If physical distance and/or a pesky custody arrangement keeps you apart from your father (or your child) this Father’s Day, perhaps a virtual holiday can […]
Continue reading »If only there was an episode of Bluey for every problem you face as a parent of young children. If only there was a book […]
Continue reading »I started planning for the summer in February and really felt the kids activities were planned: camps , outings, kits, books, gadgets , scooters, travel […]
Continue reading »We usually hear about executive skills in the context of mitigating the executive dysfunction that many teenagers and adults experience. But the executive function does […]
Continue reading »Screen time is often frowned upon in our parenting culture. Parents who allow their children to spend unlimited or a lot of time on tablets […]
Continue reading »If you or your child has experienced anxiety, anger, or other dysregulation, you may be familiar with “grounding techniques,” mindfulness exercises that help calm the […]
Continue reading »Sometimes your child gets into a situation that requires him to “fix” or even sometimes “repent”. Often you will be the one to hand out […]
Continue reading »Anxiety is hard enough to deal with when you have the life experience to tell real threats from imagined ones. We adults may know that […]
Continue reading »If your parenting partner is adamant, can’t stick to an agreement, is manipulative, or even worse, puts your child at the center of a disagreement […]
Continue reading »A zoo or aquarium should be a place where children can learn more about the natural world. But over the past few years, the creatures […]
Continue reading »If you’re overwhelmed, scared, or frustrated with your to-do list or daily routine, this little trick can help. You just need to think a little […]
Continue reading »We know that outdoor recreation is essential for a growing person. But maybe you’re an indoor cat, like me, and struggle to get yourself and […]
Continue reading »I was already an adult before I learned that identifying emotions is the first step in dealing with them. Now I always keep the wheel […]
Continue reading »Life doesn’t always go your way . This is one of the most difficult and universal lessons we learn as we move from infancy to […]
Continue reading »Parents of teenagers may find it difficult to give their children more independence on the Internet, instead of controlling everything that is on their watchlist. […]
Continue reading »It can happen innocently enough. One child resolutely follows the rules, the other takes risks. The eldest is the leader, the youngest is the clown, […]
Continue reading »By the third grade (around the early 1980s) I was regularly sleeping with friends. Late night birthday parties were commonplace, as were the occasional Friday […]
Continue reading »When a child is not reaching their developmental goals when it comes to large muscle groups , this can be a cause for concern and […]
Continue reading »When you buy a swimsuit for your child, don’t buy him blue. The reason is simple: the color makes them difficult, even impossible, to see […]
Continue reading »Every child experiences limitations and misbehaves , often against the wishes of their parents, teachers or guardians. However, persistent, intense defiance is sometimes classified as […]
Continue reading »Parenting experts tell us that connecting with our kids is the key to building successful relationships with them, but kids and teens have a special […]
Continue reading »When a child does not reach their developmental milestones in terms of manual dexterity or small muscle groups, they are said to have fine motor […]
Continue reading »Her brother ate the last two Oreos instead of leaving one for her. Dad told me not to watch TV right before bed anymore. He […]
Continue reading »Teachers get to know our kids pretty well by spending a few hours a day with them, but we can’t expect them to intuitively understand […]
Continue reading »If you’re constantly saying no and feel like the bad guy in the family, it might be time to change your communication. An avalanche of […]
Continue reading »As every parent experiences, not getting the desired response from your child can sometimes lead to you raising your voice or showing visual frustration to […]
Continue reading »When you are faced with a parenting problem—destructive behavior, strong emotions, or your own frustration—a short and simple opening phrase can be your key to […]
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