Why Tears are the Secret to Fostering Resiliency in Kids
There is much talk of how parents need to avoid overprotecting their kids and allowing them to experience failure as a part of routine life.…
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The One Thing Every Kid Needs in their School Backpack
A friend told me her son couldn’t understand why a young child he knew had such a hard time being away from his mother while…
Softening the Hardened Heart
Hearts can grow cold and become hardened, something poets, artists, and musicians have always claimed. From children to adults, emotional numbing is part of the…
Why Kids Whine
Research on whining confirms that it really is the most annoying sound to the human ear – more so than the sound of a screeching…
The Trouble with Time-outs
The Trouble with Time-Outs Time outs have become a popular disciplinary practice, aimed at replacing spanking and broadly supported by health and parenting professionals. Like…
Helping the Anxious Child or Teen Find Rest
As a parent it is challenging when you feel helpless to effect change for a child who is suffering or anxious. Parents often ask their…
“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” – The Role of Tears in Cultivating Resiliency
There seems to be a lack of cultural wisdom as to the significance of tears in bringing a child to rest from the things they…
“I don’t want to talk about it!” Leading a Sensitive Child into Vulnerable Territory
One of the key challenges faced by parents raising a sensitive child is leading them into vulnerable territory. They may try to avert attention away…
How to Grow Caring Kids
When I think of all of the challenges my children will inherit – from global warming to growing inequality – I wonder how I can…
Info graphic: When Saying Goodnight is Hard – 20 Ways to Bridge the Nighttime Distance
Saying goodnight is hard for many kids because it usually represents the biggest separation from their adults. One of the strategies for helping with bedtime…
