9 Rules For Kids That Really Stick
Most parent have non-negotiable rules in their home. For the most part, if they seem reasonable kids will comply. That is because most children like rules. It makes them feel safe and secure. Children don’t have a tremendous amount of control over their environment so they feel like their lives are unpredictable. Although they might […]
Empathy For Kids: “I Hate Grandma”Embarrassing Parenting Moments
Dear Adina, My 3 year old daughter announced in front of the whole extended family that she hates Grandma. It was mortifying! We did not know what to do and I think we handled it inappropriately. We yelled, accused and shamed her. When the smoke cleared, everyone felt awful. What would have been a good […]
Sibling Rivalry: A Better Way To Manage The Conflict
Dear Adina, My son roughhouses, teases and belittles his sister. I don’t know what to do. I have tried saying, “How would you like it if your sister, hit, teased or belittled you?” That does not seem to work. Any other ideas? This is a loaded question. Sibling Rivalry is tough to handle. In my […]