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Christmas is a magical time of the year. The joy and spirit of the holidays is even more amplified with children in the home. If you have children and celebrate Christmas, the odds are pretty high that Santa is ever present in your home come December. But what if your child is getting a bit …
A common complaint among parents is “My kids don’t listen”. Parents can spend an astonishing amount of time asking/bribing/cajoling their kids into compliance with little or no success. There are, however, ways to get your kids to listen that don’t involve bribing, yelling or repeat requests. We aren’t wired to respond on a dime. It …
Most of us would do anything for our children. One of the most important things we can do for our children is to raise them with love. There are a few simple ways you can help your child feel loved. Praise Your Child We all like to hear nice things about us. Make sure to …
We all want our children to thrive. We want them to be well-rounded with academics, sports and extracurricular activities. But how many activities is too many for a child? When is enough, enough? The rate of anxiety in children is still on the rise. Kids go to school, have activities after school, and homework on …
While many parents loathe temper tantrums, they are in fact completely typical behavior in kids under 6 years of age. Small kids carry big emotions and as they don’t yet have the vocabulary to express their emotions, those big emotions come out in the form of tantrums. However, there some ways to help reduce temper …
Little kids have big feelings and meltdowns are big feelings. Many of us want to stop a meltdown immediately, but we can’t suppress big emotions. The best way to help your child through a meltdown is with support. A meltdown is a response to an overwhelming situation. You may see it coming or it may …
Back to school mode is upon us. For some kids, this is an exciting time of sports, activities, and time with friends. For so many others, this is an anxiety filled time with worries and nerves. There are ways to help kids ease their anxiety when heading back to school. How is Your Stress? Before …
Have you ever yelled at your kids because it was ‘the only way to get them listen‘? Did you feel guilt after you yelled for handling the situation poorly? There is a better way. You can stop yelling at your kids and find peace and calm in your home. Many parents yell at their kids. …
Teaching mindfulness to kids helps them process their world. In its simplest way, mindfulness is using your senses to observe the environment around you. Practicing mindfulness exercises can help kids with anxiety learn to use their senses to process stressful situations. DIY stress balls for kids are a simple way to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness in …
Parents sometimes feel as though they aren’t supposed to make mistakes. But that’s not possible. We all make mistakes. Saying “I’m sorry” to our kids is important as it will improve our relationship and restore the bond with your child. Don’t let shame get in the way. It’s not uncommon for parents to feel as …