Last month we explored ways to creatively introduce new cooperation strategies for you and your child. How is it going? This month we are going to continue with the creative cooperation strategies while highlighting your child’s need to feel in control of his or her world. Most of us can agree that we like to […]
Creative Cooperation: How to Encourage Cooperation with Your Kids
Tell me if any of these conversations happen between you and your child in any given day: Parent– “please put your dishes in the dishwasher” Child– “No!” Parent– “It is bedtime, please turn off the TV or tablet” Child– ignores as if parent is not talking Parent– “I’m sorry, but we are not getting candy […]
Your Kids and Technology
I often get questions from parents about the role that technology should play for kids and adolescents. The up and coming generations are unique in that they are technology natives, meaning that, unlike their parents, they have grown up with technology. When I was a kid I didn’t even know what a cell phone was […]
Self Care and the Busy Family
Now more than ever families have such packed schedules that your calendar may feel more like an obstacle course than a routine. Between basketball, cross country, orchestra, girl scouts, youth group, volunteer work, homework, play dates and more you can find yourself feeling stressed out and exhausted before you have even gotten to Wednesday! Today’s […]