High Hopes When your child was born, you had high hopes that your baby would be perfect in every way – medically, physically, and psychologically. As your child develops, it may seem that one of these areas is not as… Read More »High Hopes
Why Are My Kids So Different? I love them the same. How did they turn out so differently? We are the same parents with all of them. It is a quandary, isn’t it? Well, your children are different because they… Read More »Why Are My Kids So Different?
Playfulness for Everyone When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. One of my favorite sayings is “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. There are so many different types of adversities whether war, death, illness, divorce, challenging children, accidents, finances,… Read More »Playfulness for Everyone
Nothing Works?? “I have tried everything as a parent with my kids, but NOTHING works.” “I can’t get my kids to stop fighting, and they are SO disrespectful.” “I can’t get my kids to brush their teeth.” I know parenting… Read More »Nothing Works??
The Value of Halloween for Children What is the value of Halloween for children? Some things are spooky. Some are scary. Even so, some are fun and silly. There is candy to beg for, maybe some tricks, too. There is… Read More »The Value of Halloween for Children
Parental Burnout What is burnout in general? Most people have experienced burnout at some time in their lives. When we hear someone say they feel burned out, we can resonate with feelings of being swamped, exhausted, drained, or having difficulty… Read More »Parental Burnout
Psychological Implications For Children From Wearing Masks I realize there has been controversy in wearing masks for health reasons. The purpose of this article is to focus only on the psychological implications. What are the psychological impacts of wearing masks?… Read More »Psychological Implications For Children From Wearing Masks
Wait ‘til Your Father Gets Home! In the past, “Wait ‘til your father gets home!” was a threat to a misbehaving child. The child was supposed to worry about facing serious punishment when the father returned from work. This adage… Read More »Wait ‘til Your Father Gets Home!
Life is Resuming…Back-to-School Now that life is resuming, you may experience a realm of emotions about going out. As much as you may feeling like leaving your home, simultaneously you may experience ambivalence, apprehension, insecurity. Your children may feel elated… Read More »Life is Resuming…Back-to-School
Children and Screen Time – How Much Is Too Much? During the Coronavirus Pandemic, parents are trying to figure out how much screen time children should be using while at home. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent… Read More »Children and Screen Time – How Much Is Too Much?