The Bedtime Challenge
Dear Adina, I have 5 kids ranging in age 2-11 years old. Bedtime is really difficult. No one goes to sleep when they are supposed to. It takes 2 hours for them to get settled. Then there is always the last minute whining that they need water, the bathroom or one more kiss. Is there […]
Resilient Kids: Teaching Kids Not To Quit
As I have mentioned in a previous post I am in the midst of doing research for a CEU course about promoting resilience in our kids. There is much information on this topic. I highly recommend the website reachinginreachingout.com. They have wonderful materials on helping children development a resilient mindset. Teaching kids to persevere and keep […]
Good Parenting: Helping Kids Listen
Often times parents complain that their kids are not listening to them. As I have mentioned in many different posts on my website, it is not easy for kids to listen. It is even harder for kids who are more perceptive and distractible. We can call these kids daydreamers, or even visionaries. These kids often […]