January 19, 2021
To guarantee your child can effectively communicate their emotions, teach them the power of “I” statements. These statements are used to de-escalate an emotional situation and focus on the emotions […]
January 16, 2021
It is important we show our children how to apologize, and that an apology doesn’t mean they’re weak, but rather that they value the relationship and they don’t want to […]
January 13, 2021
As teachers and parents, we’ve heard the dreaded cry, “But they are bullying me!” It’s important that we take these cries seriously. In 2019, the National Center for Educational Statistics […]
December 18, 2020
With the hustle and bustle of daily our lives, it can be difficult to find time to spend together as a family. Sports, music recitals, school […]
November 25, 2020
Part of why qualities of parents are often repeated in their offspring is genetic, says Audrey Krisbergh, director of the Center for Parenting Education in Fort Washington, […]
November 16, 2020
When it comes to volunteering, not only is it a great way to get involved in your community, it’s also a great way to spend time […]
November 13, 2020
Each of us has unhealed childhood wounds that affect how we parent. When our child doesn’t make the baseball team or isn’t asked to the […]
October 16, 2020
Open Communication= Thriving Kids Divorce can be emotionally trying for all members of the family, but before parents can help their children, they must first take […]
September 14, 2020
Whose Dream is it Anyway? “Children are exquisite at reading the parent’s agendas and the parent’s feelings.” This observation by Margret Nickels, Ph.D., the director at […]
