Bedtime Routines are Magic!
Routines are the way we go about the various parts of our day. They help make these various times predictable and familiar, guiding how we go about them. One of the most essential routines is the bedtime routine.
Positive Guidance vs Punishment: How to Tell the Difference
We can choose to make our children feel bad about what they do, and in turn, themselves – punishment, OR we can help them understand and take ownership of problems, while guiding them in how to fix mistakes and make more positive choices – guidance.
Why Isn't My Child Reading Yet?
Greg was irate! He’d come to observe and was not at all pleased with the “work” his daughter was engaged in. She’s supposed to be learning to read!” Here is some thoughts on how children learn.
Talking About Death With Children
It was a sad day! The preschool parakeet died. My daughter was deeply distressed. This led to numerous conversations about death. And a few nightmares. Real life is much starker than television. Here some thoughts that might help.
