There are very few things that can get a parent’s blood to boil faster than being disrespected by his or her child. Where do they get this from? How can they be so ungrateful? We would never do this to our parents.
My father was fairly strict when it came to
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Key Things Every Active Family Needs
by Editorial Team June 20th, 2018 | ElementaryHow to Get Started Swimming With Your Baby
by Tania Cowling June 18th, 2018 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalThe Life of a Surrogate Mother
by Editorial Team June 18th, 2018 | PregnancyApartments vs Hotels: Benefits of Apartments While Traveling with Kids.
by Editorial Team June 18th, 2018 | Elementary
Develop a Child’s Values to Ensure Their Success
by Joe Lawrence October 23rd, 2017| Behavior, Preschool
3 Steps to Changing Your Preschooler’s Behavior
by Joe Lawrence December 6th, 2016| Behavior, Preschool
Allowing Preschoolers to Experience the Consequences of Their Choices
by Joe Lawrence August 30th, 2016| Behavior, Preschool
As parents we want to shield our little ones from every possible danger. We see the things coming down the path and know we can help them avoid this danger or consequence. However, I do not think that we should be doing this for them all the time.
Let’s stop to
Let’s stop to
5 Tips for Raising a Good Listener
by Tania Cowling July 12th, 2016| Behavior, Preschool
Is your child tuning you out? Do you feel you are talking to the wall? I’ve experienced this many times. Through research and a few “I’ve been there” tips I offer you some simple steps that will help your child pay attention. Here’s to raising a good listener.
Tune
Tune
Praise and Recognition for Preschoolers
by Joe Lawrence June 7th, 2016| Behavior, Preschool
Preschoolers live to receive praise. They want the sticker for doing a good job, the high-five, the hug, and any other form of recognition they can receive. In this new generation of the participation trophy, where is the line drawn for too much praise?
Right from the start, I am a
Right from the start, I am a
Is Your Preschooler Seeking Independence?
by Tania Cowling March 22nd, 2016| Behavior, Preschool
Life seems easy when our children are young and we have control, but as our little ones grow up they want to become more independent. It’s funny because one minute preschoolers are demanding freedom, and the next moment they are clinging to you. There may be times when whining, questions,
Teaching Preschoolers 3 Leadership Principles
by Joe Lawrence February 2nd, 2016| Behavior, Preschool
I once heard that the principles of leadership are universal. They cross every cultural line and apply to anyone. I never fully realized that they also have no age boundaries and very easily apply to my preschooler as well.
Recently, I have been getting very deliberate about developing those in my
Recently, I have been getting very deliberate about developing those in my
Soothing Separation Anxiety in Preschoolers
by Marnie Bii December 22nd, 2015| Behavior, Preschool
Although separation anxiety hits in full force at 18 months to 2 years of age, those frustrating feelings commonly resurface as preschoolers get ready to enter school. The newfound independence of attending preschool can make kids feel unsure, out of sorts and anxiety ridden. With a little support, these anxious
Admitting Our Children Aren’t Perfect
by Joe Lawrence December 1st, 2015| Behavior, PreschoolWe are used to placing our children on a pedestal, but are we able to admit they are not developing the way they should be? All of us want the best for our kids, and sometimes that means asking for help.
The Importance of Pretend Play for Preschoolers
by Marnie Bii October 20th, 2015| Behavior, Preschool
As your preschooler insists on changing her name for the 100th time this week, you might wonder about the benefits of engaging in pretend play sessions. Preschoolers actually explore their world internally by initiating this type of imaginative play. They may try out new personas, act out different scenarios
