Helping your child feel secure can begin with ordinary moments: explaining what happens next, listening when something feels frightening and returning to a conversation after a difficult day. You do not have to prevent every worry or respond perfectly to every...
Guiding our kids and keep them moving through the everyday routine is part of our job description as parents. This means setting limits, denying requests and correcting behavior. At times we can be emotionally generous such that our kids find it hard to see us as...
Does it feel like your kids have suddenly stopped want to talk with you? Prior to entering school, it seemed like they always wanted to share with you. Now that they are a bit older it seems like they are shutting you out. We have compiled a few helpful strategies...
Most people with kids have heard the phrase, “You can’t be their parent and their friend,” but the truth is, you can. Although we have to sometimes be a boss, this does not have to be a negative thing. Here are some things that you need to consider before you tell...
Always take care of yourself You must care for your own needs well before you do anything. You can do everything and be at your best for your children only when you are feeling well-rested and healthy. Several parents always keep the needs of their kids and their last...
