Why Routines For Kids Matter
This pandemic is dragging on and on. It has been tough for many reasons, but the lack of a normal routine is one of the most challenging aspects, especially for parents of young children. Why? Because children thrive on predictability and routine and so do parents. When children know what is expected of them and […]
How to Cope With Sibling Rivalry
Thanks to the pandemic, we’re spending a lot of time with our families and nerves are a bit frayed. There is zoom school, the constant cooking, and snacking, and the seemingly never-ending mess. But what is driving parents over the edge? What is the number one problem? Sibling Rivalry. Many kids are bickering, teasing, […]
Teaching Teachers: Separation Anxiety and Freeing Children From Roles
Last night Courtney Evenchik and I ran our fourth and last workshop based on the book, “How to Talk So Kids Can Learn” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, for teachers at a local pre-school in Cleveland. We covered 2 different topics, Separation Anxiety: Helping Children Separate From Their Parents and Freeing Children From Roles. In the […]