Growth & Development

029: Why we shouldn’t ban war play

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 12, 2017

Explore the world of children’s war play and its role in child development. Dr. Diane Levin sheds light on the significance of this play and offers guidance for parents and educators to navigate it in a constructive manner.

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026: Is my child lying to me? (Hint: Yes!)

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 20, 2017

Explore the complex world of children and lying in this episode featuring Dr. Kang Lee, an expert on the subject. Gain valuable insights into why children lie, strategies to reduce dishonesty, and how to address lying when it occurs.

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024: How (and when) does my child understand fairness?

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 5, 2017

We talked a while ago about sharing, and how you can understand the developmental processes that your child needs to go through before s/he truly understands what it means to share. One of the inputs to sharing behavior is an understanding of what is fair, and Drs. Peter Blake and Katie McAuliffe talk us through…

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022: How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: Author Interview!

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 19, 2017

Learn practical techniques for communicating with young children in ‘How to Talk so LITTLE Kids Will Listen’ by Joanna Faber and Julie King.

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021: Talk Sex Today!

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 15, 2017

Discover valuable resources and tips for discussing sexuality with your children at Saleema Noon’s website, including book recommendations and guidance for these important conversations.

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