Mary Sheedy Kurcinka Ed.D and Lynn Jessen MA
Imagine if instead of dreading the idea of feeding the kids in the car and dashing off to a structured practice, you could go outside, pull out the music box and for a solid twenty minutes play with the kids before starting dinner.
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When toddlers tantrum, people often advise, “Oh, that’s typical toddler behavior, just ignore it.” But is it typical and is ignoring really the best response?
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Those who love us and know us well are not mind readers. Help them out. If you dream of breakfast in bed, let them know. Allow yourself to ask for what you want.
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Birthday parties are deemed one of the top stressors for young children. What’s a parent to do? Avoid all birthday parties? Or recognize that birthday parties provide an excellent opportunity to develop essential life skills.
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My Child Won’t Share! It’s a common concern and frequently a source of embarrassment especially when it’s your child grabbing every toy in sight and shouting, “It’s mine!”
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Two thirds of our “sensing cells” are in our gut – that’s why when your child wakes in the morning and you know before he’s even gotten out of bed that it’s a going to be a lousy day you get that “kick in the gut” sensation.
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