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The relationship between you and your child is so complex. Sometimes you’re the boss, sometimes your child is the boss, sometimes there’s...
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The methods of discovery: How do children learn?
As children grow, they learn to communicate, acquire social skills, identify emotions. The way children learn is an open-ended topic as...
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Speaking Kid: How do children communicate?
It’s an ever burning question: what in the world are kids thinking? And how do they communicate those thoughts with us? You know this,...
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Why Reacting to Your Child's Behavior Is a Misguided Approach
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re trying to do something but are too upset or distracted about an event or a person that...
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The Hidden Potential of Children: Recognizing the Unknown Within
It’s easy, as an adult, to get caught up in the concept of teaching children. We think we are giving them information that otherwise they...
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Why emotional space is important for children
What does space mean to children? Maybe a place to: Run around Keep their toys Read with mommy Destroy the contents of a makeup bag Hug...
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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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Can you overpraise your child?
Praising your child is paramount to their developing self-esteem and confidence. Positive reinforcement is an important early childhood...
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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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The difference between punishment and discipline
The word discipline is defined as the practice of teaching others to obey rules or norms. The word has gotten a bad rap because it is...
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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 is family emotional wellness?
What does family emotional wellness mean? What words come to mind when you think about family wellness? Maybe: Communication Reserving...
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Are you parenting mindfully?
You just got home with your 2-year-old. She is trying to take her shoes off and, bless her heart, is taking forever. So you go ahead and...
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How do we avoid sounding like our mothers?
Uhhhh ok, well, it’s kind of unavoidable. Sorry. Our childhoods are firsthand data on being children and interacting with a parent, so...
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You haven't met your child yet
“She has my eyes, but this nose is definitely her dad’s.” “His personality is like mine, but her love of sports is just like her mother.”...
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Why children find it so hard to transition
Your child is playing in his room and you announce that it’s dinnertime and he immediately lays on the ground and has a meltdown. You’re...
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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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How do we help children protect themselves?
Adults widely think of children as helpless. They are so small, soft, and innocent. Only we can protect them. We buy the best stroller,...
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Love and discipline and children
Love to a child is like water to fish. They don’t know anything else. A child is made through the miracle of love. Well, at least the act...
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