I find that trying to quit any bad habit or change your behavior is in many ways like quitting an addiction. With that in mind, I think the following tips for someone trying to quit an addiction can be helpful for anyone trying to change a pattern of behavior that that are addicted to, such […]
Read More »Fighting the addiction
March 14, 2016 | For parents of teenagers,For teens,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
7 Things Every Child Needs to Hear
March 12, 2016 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Some simple statements that can have a powerful effect on your kids: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sherrie-campbell-phd/7-things-every-child-needs-to-hear_b_9400088.html
Read More »Bring back recess for kids
March 09, 2016 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
on the importance of recess – unregulated physical play: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/03/08/yes-parents-want-recess-for-their-kids-heres-why-they-should-keep-fighting-for-it/
Read More »On Homework
March 09, 2016 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
More discussion on the controversy of the benefits and drawbacks of homework: http://time.com/4250968/why-parents-should-not-make-kids-do-homework/
Read More »Let your kids see your feelings
March 07, 2016 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
A new study out of University of Toronto Mississauga found that parents that hide feelings like anger, frustration and sadness, and project only positive emotions, can actually hurt their own emotional health and weaken the bond with their children. http://www.fox23.com/news/parents-its-ok-to-let-your-kids-see-you-upset-show-emotions/147744283 http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/main-news/parents-don-t-turn-frown-upside-down
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