The fundamental skill of listening
Listening is the best tool in a relationship. Really, in any exchange. Why? Well don’t call us revolutionary, but we say everyone needs...
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Do children have self-control?
Hold on. First of all, let’s articulate what self-control means: Having strong feelings but not expressing them because it’s not socially...
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You can support your child's mental health every day
Parents typically consult a pediatrician to learn about their child’s Physical Health Height Weight Eyesight Developmental Milestones...
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Why do children love to explore?
Why do children love to touch, taste, and pull everything in sight so they can bring it closer to their senses? Try this…when you look...
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What is a mentally healthy child?
When we talk about mental health, we often don’t think about how it’s applicable to young children. We get the impression that children...
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Children are constantly discovering themselves
Young children are eternally discovering who they are. When you watch the silly and nonsensical things they do, they are hard at work!...
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What does a new baby mean to an older baby?
Congratulations, you have a new member of the family! Good job, mom and baby! Everyone is safe and healthy. But... what does allllll this...
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Is my child a bully?
When your child grabs a toy from another child, is he bullying? When your child tugs at another child’s hair, is she bullying? No, they...
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Why children love doing things for themselves (even when they can’t)
In celebration of Zipper Day on April 10 (oh yeah, that's a Day), we are discussing zippers, coats, shoes - but really all the things...
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Is raising a girl different from raising a boy?
Ideally, no. But realistically, yes. Because of look around. It’s a man’s world out there. And that’s not a joke or a cliché or a passing...
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Raising girls in a patriarchal world
How do we raise girls in a world run by men? A world where most countries are led by men, most companies are owned, managed, and operated...
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How to teach generosity
Happy presents! Uh, we mean, Holidays! Let’s be real: gifts are a huge part of what makes this season so magical for children and that’s...
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What do the holidays mean to children?
Gifts, lights, trees, food, more gifts, more food. These are what the holidays are all about! Right? No, of course not. But they may be...
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Why children love to pretend
Jasmine and Ray are sitting on the floor playing together. Jasmine suggests Ray lie down and “go to sleep” because it is bedtime. She...
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What does diversity mean to a young child?
While seeing and celebrating all the different holidays this season, we at Child In Mind were pressed to ruminate on what diversity means...
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