Posts Tagged ‘Growth & Development’
How to reconnect with your body – and your child
Why do you explode over unfinished cereal or backtalk? Your oversized reactions aren’t about your child’s behavior. They’re about trauma living in your automatic response system. Here’s how to reconnect and respond differently.
Read Full Post6 Causes of Parental Anxiety – Where does it come from, and what should we do about it?
Why do most parents struggle with anxiety about their parenting? From unwanted opinions to media sensationalism, six major causes create constant self-doubt. Understanding these sources is the first step to finding relief.
Read Full PostScreens in the time of COVID: Why it’s OK to let loose!
Feeling guilty about increased screen time during COVID? Headlines claiming screens damage developing brains are based on tiny studies with inconclusive results. The real question isn’t “how much?” but “what developmental needs is this meeting?”
Read Full PostWant to stop playing Tug of War with your child?
Tired of battles over shoes, teeth brushing, and bedtime? You’re playing tug-of-war with your child and digging deeper trenches. Here’s how to drop the rope and end the power struggles while still maintaining boundaries.
Read Full PostHow to keep your child busy (and learning!) while you work
Tired of activities that don’t hold your child’s attention? The secret isn’t more ideas. It’s matching activities to your child’s current schema. When you understand these patterns of play, you’ll find activities that actually keep kids engaged while you work.
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