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May 9, 2018
This week, our partners at the Seedlings Group focus on how to respond to back talk and rude behavior. 1. Praise positive dialogue to encourage respectful habits. Pay attention and praise (with some affection, too!) every time your child speaks to you calmly or with respect when he is tired, angry, or frustrated. It’s hard…
Read moreMay 2, 2018
The sun is finally out again, and it’s time to remember the importance of protecting your little one’s eyes. The sooner kids start wearing sunglasses, the better! Protecting eyes from a young age means you are less likely to develop eye issues such as cataracts and macular degeneration (when the retina disintegrates or breaks down)…
Read moreApril 25, 2018
This week, our colleagues at the Child Mind Institute focus on what to do —and not do — when young children are anxious. 1. Don’t avoid things because they make your child anxious. As parents, it’s natural for us to want to protect children from suffering. But the best way to help kids overcome anxiety…
Read moreApril 18, 2018
Allowing children access to the Internet and Social Media can be a daunting endeavor for parents. Here are some tips to establish a healthy balance with your kids. Common Adult Worries About Children Using the Internet Safety Inappropriate contact Bullying Privacy Addiction Impatience, immediate gratification Children will become lazy The 5 E’s – Create…
Read moreApril 11, 2018
Environmental allergies are very common and can develop any time during childhood. Spring allergies (April/May) are caused by tree pollen released this time of year in the Northeast US. Many children will suffer from annoying allergy symptoms in the spring! Here are a few tips for managing your children’s allergy symptoms… ___________________________________________ What causes allergies? Try…
Read moreApril 4, 2018
There are lots of myths about which punishments work… We’ve broken down a few of the most popular Myth #1 – Punishment changes bad behavior. Even though you may feel like punishment works, it usually only curbs the behavior momentarily. As your child adapts to your punishment, unwanted behaviors tend to return faster. So, the…
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