Managing Your Child’s Behavior with Choices
A parent recently said to me, “There are certain things that I know are going to set my son off. Before I even tell him... Read More
The #1 Biggest Challenge for Many Parents
It’s impossible to do anything on the internet these days without coming across “Baby Yoda” memes. (For any Star Wars fans out there, I know... Read More
Your Child’s Emotional Immune System
When I taught college-level courses in the area of Developmental Psychology (something I enjoyed doing for over fifteen years), I remember my students sometimes being... Read More
Gratitude- 5 Ways in which Children and Families Benefit
Every person is unique; some people seem to be more naturally optimistic and upbeat while others, like Eeyore from the Winnie the Pooh books, are... Read More
How Doing Less Will Make Your Child a Success
While recently standing in line at the grocery store, I observed a mother and two young children who had just finished their shopping. The mother... Read More
When Does a Child Need Professional Help? 4 Ways You Can Tell
Every person, young and old, experiences ups and downs in life. People go through times of happiness when everything seems to be “just right” as... Read More
Validating the Emotions, Desires, and Wishes of Children– The Foundation of Effective Parenting
Raising a child is not a small feat, and most parents would agree that a big part of parenting is knowing how to handle a... Read More
Self-Esteem and the Importance of Discovery
While walking along a moss-covered swamp (there are a few of those in Florida!), the six-year-old boy who was with me looked out at the... Read More
Tantrums – The Top Three Reasons They Happen
Tantrums are alarmingly common these days. Parents are often so overwhelmed by the intensity and/or frequency of their child’s tantrums, they begin to desperately research... Read More