Here’s What Kids Learn In Kindergarten
Kindergarten is the first step of formal education that a child takes. It sets the foundation for future learning and helps children develop various skills
Finding the Right Tech Balance on Vacation
It seems that from preschoolers to the baby boomers are all glued to their phones, tablets, laptops, and other gadgets. These tools are essential for school
Navigating Life Lessons When Traveling With Kids: What We Learn Along the Way
In part, our world is becoming smaller because of the technology that allows us to communicate in ways that we could never have imagined. There is
How to Help A Child Who is Acting Out at School
Not one child behaves perfectly in school. No one. Let’s get rid of the labels. No need to label children as “good” or “bad,” “troublemakers” or “bullies.”
Effective Consequences for Misbehavior: 5 Tips for Success
The sound of your daughter’s front door shaking the house makes you cringe. You confronted her tonight because she has come home from school late three
The Single Most Important Parenting Action We Can Do Today
My dad apologized a few years back for his distractions throughout my childhood. He wrote, “I am deeply sorry.” “I hope that you knew how much i
5 Mistakes (some) Parents Make When Praising Their Picky Eater
It’s not that “bad” parenting is the reason why kids are picky eaters. In my classes in the United States, I tell the audience that children
4 Ways to Raise an Empathetic Child
Six months ago, I took my daughter, who was eight years old, on a road trip to San Francisco. This was her first visit to the
4 Things to Say Instead of “Because I Said So”
We all know that it doesn’t require threats, bribes, and “reminders” every three minutes to get our children to do their chores. Why does it
8 Strategies for Picky Eaters: End the Mealtime Battles for Good
Is your dining table a battleground? Do you engage in hostage negotiations over vegetables at mealtime instead of reflecting on the day? Add insult to
4 Ways Children Learn the Art of Giving
Guest Post by Marilyn Price Mitchell, Ph.D. There is an “art of giving”? I think so. Giving is an expression of love and compassion that can