Some new data shows parents still avoid getting their daughters the HPV virus despite recommendations from public health agencies: http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-teen-vaccines-survey-hpv-20130318,0,4817504.story At least 10% of parents of young children skip or delay routine vaccinations, often out of concern that kids are getting “too many shots, too soon.” A new study finds that children who receive […]
Read More »We’ll see
March 18, 2013 | metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
There is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “We’ll see,” the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it […]
Read More »Why kids lie
March 16, 2013 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some thoughts on what motivates kids to lie: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peggy-drexler/why-kids-lie_b_2890851.html
Read More »Teaching your kids about money
March 16, 2013 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some tips for parents: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/03/16/how-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-m-word-money/
Read More »Dealing with strong-willed kids
March 16, 2013 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some great tips borrowed from How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish: http://shine.yahoo.com/team-mom/5-ways-kids-listen-160800309.html#!csHgq
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