When I was 6, we moved to a new town and I started a new school for first grade. I generally have poor memory, but I can distinctly remember my panic when my dad walked me to my classroom and Mrs. Michaels put her arm across the door so that I couldn’t give him one … Read more
Talking to our kids about safety is extremely important. But it’s also not enough. Research shows that when kids are verbally taught how to handle dangerous situations, they can usually state what they are supposed to do…but are rarely able to do it when faced with the actual danger. Talking About Safety Isn’t Enough Let … Read more
What comes to mind when I mention child habits? It’s usually the “bad” variety (although our kids certainly have beneficial habits too!). Personally, I think of our 11-month-old’s subconscious pinching while nursing, our 3-year-old’s heedless nose picking, and our 11-year-old’s oblivious nail biting. Maybe your toddler has a pacifier or thumb-sucking habit? Perhaps you have a teen with an eye-blinking tic?
Diapers aren’t gone forever for us, not yet. But one less kid in diapers is still a dream come true! Lately I have seen so many social media requests for help with potty training that I was inspired to share our potty training story. Our then 2-year-old didn’t train himself. He wasn’t “just ready”. We decided it was time, and our hard work and research-based methods paid off!
I think most parents would agree that “no” can be one of the most frustrating things a kid can say. Put your shoes on. “No.” Pick up your toys. “No.” Finish your lunch. ”No.” Do you want a cookie? “No.” That one is the most vexing – when your tempting parental bribe is rejected by … Read more