Parenting
The Wonderful World of Why’s: Providing Answers Beyond “Because I Said So!”
My daughter: Why are the birds so loud? Me: They are chirping. My daughter: Why? Me: Because just like we talk, chirping is how birds communicate and “talk.” My daughter: Why? Me: Their family wants to know where they are and if they need something. My daughter: But why? Me: Because their family cares about them. My daughter: Why? Me: Doesn’t your Mommy and Daddy […] Learn More ›
Rethinking the “Do as I Say, Not as I Do” Mentality
Children are like sponges; they are constantly taking in the information they see and hear around them, and they’re watching everything you say and do. They see how you handle stress, how you treat other people, and how you manage your emotions. Children often grow up to have very similar behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes to […] Learn More ›
Sorry Seems to Be… the Easiest Word
With the first weeks of school behind us and the temperatures starting to cool, we are immersed in the contemplative mode of the High Holidays. This is meant to be a time of deep reflection as we acknowledge our wrongdoings and seek forgiveness from those we may have hurt in the past year. As a […] Learn More ›
Play Detective: Uncover the Meaning of your Child’s Challenging Behaviors (Part 2)
Last week we talked about core functions of a child’s behavior and how you can investigate to determine the underlying meaning and purpose it is serving for your child. Once you are able to identify those factors, you can implement strategies to stop the behavior from reoccurring. Below are some suggestions to consider that can […] Learn More ›
Sibling Squabbles: Salvaging our Sanity
As school winds down and the weather grows warmer, many of us look forward to fun-filled outdoor adventures and the longer, leisurely days of summer. These months often bring more “together time” for siblings, which can strike fear in the hearts of us parents as we anticipate having to deal with the bickering that will […] Learn More ›
Play Detective: Uncover the Meaning of your Child’s Challenging Behaviors (Part 1)
Most parents find themselves struggling with their child’s challenging behavior at some point in time. In fact, it seems to be a rite of passage; a way that we as parents earn our merit badge. While it is validating to know that other parents are experiencing these same frustrations, between work, managing a home, and […] Learn More ›