Summer Survival Skills For Parents
Are you feeling the summer doldrums yet? As a parent, I have a love/hate relationship with summer. On the one hand, how can you not love it! Sunshine, warm weather, trees and flowers in full bloom, watermelon, blueberry pie, and swimming. I can go on and on! Those are just a few of the things […]
Downtime Activities for Kids
It seems silly but we need to help our children daydream, goof off play and enjoy quiet. Summertime is the perfect opportunity to foster an environment where children can revel in absentmindedness and fantasy. Here are some simple and fun ways we can downtime activities for kids to try out: Watch the clouds Some […]
How to Help Your Child With Transitions
Why are transitions so tough for some children? Being asked to suddenly stop one thing and begin another often triggers problem behaviors. I recently got this question from a reader. Dear Adina, I listened to your video about give children choices. My issue with choices is when my 3- year old daughter doesn’t make a […]