Consider how you treat yourself after you experience failure. Do you engage in self-criticism, shaming thoughts, or take inventory of your shortcomings or bad luck? Now ask yourself how you would treat a good friend who experienced a similar failure. I’ve noticed, we will say things to ourselves that we would never say to our worst enemy. The reason is most people are compassionate by nature. Most wouldn’t dream of intentionally hurting a fellow human being, yet they will do so to themselves.
Talking With Kids About Death
It can be challenging to know what to say or how much to share with a child about death. Allow the child space to ask questions!
Emotional Regulation for Kids
Next time you or your child is feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or dysregulated, try the STOP technique and notice how it makes you feel.
How to Be Kind and Firm as a Parent
Finding the right balance between being both kind and firm at the same time can be helpful for the parent and child.
Time to Play!
Beginning from birth, there are a variety of ways that caregivers can use play to help their children achieve their developmental milestones.
Parenting: Where is That Manual? – Part 3
Where is that parenting manual now? Teaching our children how to accept and overcome disappointment are valuable and essential life skills.
Parenting: Where is That Manual? – Part 2
Where is that parenting manual now? Your integrity is at stake, and so is your children’s respect for you.
The Dethroned Child: When a Firstborn Gains a Sibling
When a firstborn becomes a sibling, he/she becomes a dethroned child may act out and engage in attention seeking behavior.
Parenting: Where is That Manual? – Part 1
Where is that manual now? Your child can rise to expectations, if those are clear, realistic and attainable.
Sleep and Nighttime Routines for Children
Sleep can be quite a challenge for many parents, as they can’t figure out how to get their child to go to bed.
