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Helping Your Child Calm their Mind at Bedtime; Getting into the Back-to-School Sleep Routine
How do you prepare for back to school time? Getting into a new sleep routine can make a significant difference in easing the transition!
The Hidden Treat of Halloween; Practicing Perspective-Taking
THE GHOST OF A FLOWER “You’re what?” asked the common or garden spook Of a stranger at midnight’s hour. And the shade replied with a graceful glide, “Why, I’m the ghost of a flower.” “The ghost of a flower?” said the old-time spook; “That’s a brand-new one on me; I never supposed a flower had …
On NBC Parent Toolkit… “How to Get Kids Emotionally Prepared for Back-to-School”
Though we know our children’s emotional well-being will play a significant role in their motivation to learn and school success, how do we influence their ability to understand and manage their feelings especially in this time of major transition? Along with the pencils, markers, and erasers you are diligently buying, how are you helping your …
On NBC’s Parent Toolkit – “One More Cupcake?…Promoting Self-Control through the Ages”
Whether you are concerned about preparing your children for school readiness, academic achievement, or success later in life, the learned skill of self-control will play a central role. Check out my latest article on specific, simple ways parents can promote self-control at various ages and stages. Here’s how it begins… One More Cupcake?…Promoting Self-Control through …
“Confident Parents, Confident Kids” — Named Top Parenting Book by the Greater Good Science Center!
Teens, Sleep and Back to School!
Building Trust between Family and Educators from the Start!
Supporting your Child’s Emotional Well-being Going Back to School
Understanding the Social and Emotional Development of the Middle Years!
Conflict is a reality of family life. But how can you fight fairly? Check out these guidelines!
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