Posts Tagged ‘Growth & Development’
When a crying child is a sign of good parenting
When my daughter melted down over a broken toy in the preschool parking lot, other parents might have thought I was failing. But sometimes a crying child means you’re doing something exactly right.
Read Full PostThe ultimate holiday gift giving guide
Last year my daughter campaigned for Hungry Hippos, insisting it accompany her new bike. She played it maybe ten times and it’s been untouched in her closet ever since. Here’s what really matters when choosing gifts.
Read Full PostQ&A: How to stop using rewards to gain your child’s compliance (and what to do instead)
“Good job!” sounds harmless, but research shows praise actually reduces your child’s motivation to help, share, and cooperate. Here’s what the research reveals about praise.
Read Full PostWhy does parenting advice seem to change so often?
Early 20th-century parenting experts told parents to feed kids kerosene for colds and keep their heads pointed north. Today’s advice seems just as contradictory. But there are actually good reasons why recommendations change.
Read Full PostIs your child’s school separation anxiety a real problem – or not?
Your child clings to you at drop-off, screaming “Don’t go!” Is this normal transition tears or a real problem? The key indicator happens fifteen minutes after you leave and most parents never find out.
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