Posts by Jen Lumanlan
070: Why isn’t my child grateful?
An age-by-age guide to teaching your child to share
Toddler 1: “Nooooooo, it’s mine!” Toddler 2: “I want it!” How many parents have ever heard that scenario? (I’d be surprised if any of you haven’t.) And how many parents are sick of hearing it? (I’d be surprised if any of you who have more than one child aren’t…) Young children find sharing…
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068: Do I HAVE to pretend play with my child?
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the educational aspects of fantasy play in children with Dr. Ansley Gilpin. Discover the significance of this form of play and its connection to executive function, and find out what to do if you’re not particularly fond of participating in pretend play with your child.
Why isn’t my child grateful?
Ever been in any of these scenarios? “I took my children on a fantastic vacation to Disney World. My youngest ate it up but my five-year-old pouted the whole time. The lines were too long; the weather was too hot; the food sucked. Why can’t he appreciate the sacrifices we make for him? It’s…
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