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January 24, 2018
This week’s tip is provided by our friends at the Child Mind Institute It is common for young children to be a little shy sometimes, especially when they are around strangers. Young children might seem withdrawn or anxious in new social situations, but after a brief warm-up period they are able to join…
Read moreJanuary 17, 2018
Play is connected to children’s learning, more so than direct instruction When children learn something from experiencing it, they learn it faster and more meaningfully When children are instructed to believe that there is only one right answer, or to use rote memory, they don’t learn how to learn, or that learning can be…
Read moreJanuary 10, 2018
What if Both Parents Have Different Ideas About Parenting? While it is ideal to discuss your ideas and expectations as a “team,” it is inevitable that certain parenting styles and rules will be different between even the most compatible people. Explain to your child that lots of people have different rules. Point out to your…
Read moreJanuary 3, 2018
The start of a new year is a great time to focus on building positive relationships and increasing self-esteem. This is especially important for girls, who often encounter mixed messages from adults, peers and the media. Here are some tips on how you can help nurture your daughter’s self-esteem in 2018… Be a positive role…
Read moreDecember 20, 2017
With the Holiday Season in full swing, we all want to teach our children lessons of giving thanks and being grateful. Before concepts of gratitude can be understood, we must begin by nurturing empathy in our children.
Read moreDecember 13, 2017
Reduce back-talk with these tips from Seedlings Group. 1. Praise positive dialogue. Pay attention and praise specifically (with some affection too) every time your child speaks to you with respect or calmly when he or she is tired, angry, or frustrate. Reinforce respectful dialogue. 2. Use helping language. “I see you’re upset. Please find a…
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