We all know children misbehave. It’s just a part of being a kid. They may throw a tantrum in the store, refuse to put their shoes on for school, or sneak extra time on their video games. The question is why? They’re actually four potential goals of misbehavior in children. Attention- These children want to […]
The Crucial C of Courage is the willingness to take risks and face life’s challenges, despite fear and the chance of being unsuccessful. The lack of courage is common in children with high levels of anxiety. Children with courage feel hopeful. They have the confidence to handle challenging situations, building resiliency. Without courage, children, especially […]
Kids screaming, yelling, throwing things… this is a tantrum. We want to avoidthem as much as possible, but how? If we haven’t experienced them ourselves as a parent, we have all definitely witnessed kids having a tantrum. Whether they are told no, lose a game, or cannot have exactly what they want, children’s tantrums are […]
Ultimately we want our children to grow up to feel confident in every way and we wantthem to feel prepared to help themselves when big feelings overwhelm them. In this piece I want to present tips and effective ways for helping children self soothe. Emotional intelligence can be defined as the ability to: Identify emotions […]
There are certain attributes children need to thrive and be successful. Some, such as the Crucial C’s, help kiddos to feel emotionally prepared for life’s challenges. What are the Crucial C’s and why are they important? Courage The willingness to take risks, knowing they might not succeed. Does your child allow fear to stop them […]
This summer may feel like an unusual one because children have been out of schooldue to the COVID19 pandemic since March! So much together time at home may leadto summer-time being just another stretch of time but it’s still the season that bringswarmer temps and nicer weather! It’s still such a great time of year […]
Sharing is a social skill that young children learn as they develop through their relationships with others. It is perfectly normal for a young child to feel and express a desire to keep her toys and food all to herself but as she is learning who she is in relationship to other, sharing will be […]
This year our Spring is not what it normally would be. This COVID-19 crisis requiring sheltering in place in most locations across the United States has families unable to participate in what would be our usual Spring activities at school and in the community. The good news is that this is a time when parents […]
It is normal for children to experience anxiety at bedtime and at the same time it is very important for parents to be prepared to provide age appropriate support that helps children to feel safe and not to feel dismissed or to have fears worsened. Research indicates that children predisposed for generalized anxiety are more […]
The themes of love and friendship that surround the holiday of Valentine’s Day are a perfect time to teach your children about these concepts of love and kindness in actionable ways. Learning about love and kindness helps children to develop social skills that enable meaningful connection with family and friends. Here are some specific ways […]