20 Discipline Tips for Parents
1. Look for underlying needs. A great example of how this works is to give your child something to play with while waiting in line. 2. Give information and reasons. If your child colors on the wall, explain why we color on paper only. 3. Look for underlying feelings. Acknowledge, accept and listen to your […]
What’s Your Discipline Style?
“My child never listens to me! “She won’t pick up her toys!” “He won’t clean his room!” Expressions of frustration like these are all too familiar for many parents. Yet when these same parents try to address the problem with behavior management, they tend to focus on how children control (or do not control) themselves. […]
Addressing the Challenges of Dual-Income Families
Since February is the month for romance, and because I’ve been talking about the role of families and parenting, it seems appropriate to broaden the discussion to include dual-career households. Truth is, women are pursuing advanced degrees at an ever-increasing rate. In 2011, females accounted for 46.6 percent of the labor force. Households where both […]
Make Time for the Family Meal
In an effort to enrich their children’s lives with daily activities that take place outside the home, parents often spend a great deal of time transporting their kids from one activity to another. In the end, they lack the time and/or the energy to find out what’s really happening in the lives of their children. […]
Violence: What are the Warning Signs?
At a time when so many of us are struggling to understand what happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the truth is, it’s beyond explanation. What we do know is that youth violence is on the rise, and it has reached unparalleled levels in our society. We also know that people who commit these acts […]
13 Tips for Staying Sane During the Holidays
Like most people, you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed with the holidays approaching. Before things get out of hand, take a few minutes to examine your expectations. Try to scale back in an effort to make this holiday season more manageable. Here are some ideas that might help. Make an effort to relax. Your […]
Depression in the Elderly
While it’s true that everyone experiences sadness from time to time, we tend to think that it’s normal to be depressed later in life. Depression in the elderly could result from living with less income, the onset of physical symptoms or the loss of someone dear. Regardless, less than one out of every six elderly […]
What to Do When Your Child is the Bully
As difficult as it is to learn that your child has been bullied, it may be even tougher to discover that your child is the bully. It’s especially hard to intervene because aggressive behavior is often learned at home. And you may need to be referred for special training to help restructure family interactions. In […]
Names Can Really Hurt: What to Do When Your Child is Bullied
The person who coined the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names can never hurt me,” may not have had all the facts. In fact, name-calling can have a major effect on a person’s physical and mental health. Child victims of all ages have more physical complaints than their peers, including headaches, […]
Stressed-Out Teens
Now that everyone is back in school and schedules are in full swing, it’s time to really pay attention to your teen’s stress level. While children and teens cannot escape the stress and pressures that come with living in today’s society, they can learn how to cope. Here’s how parents can help: Teach your teen […]
