Have you heard the phrase “helicopter parent?” It describes a mother or father that ‘hovers’ around their child 24/7, overseeing their life to keep them from every potential danger, pitfall and mishap. It looks good on paper, but this kind of parenting forgets one important fact of reality: life … [Read more...]
Holidays with Children – Taking a Vacation from What is Routine
The holidays are quickly approaching, and many parents are feeling overwhelmed by a sense of dread. As a parent, you know that the holidays often mean traveling and possibly arranging a stay with family members. Traveling with children is hard enough, but things tend to get even messier when you … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Child Deal with Their Anger
Many parents believe in the same myth: if they do everything right, their children will be happy. But that’s not how childhood works. No matter how much you love your child or how much you give to them in the way of attention and material items, kids are still going to experience all kinds of … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get Your Teenager to Talk to You
It's tough trying to get your teen to talk. Science has shown that the teenager's brain has yet to fully develop the frontal cortex, which is the area that controls our ability to reason, and to think before we act. As your teen's brain develops, they're also learning new things about themselves and … [Read more...]
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