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.

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Positive Guidance vs Punishment: How to Tell the Difference

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.

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Why Isn't My Child Reading Yet?

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.

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Talking About Death With Children

Feeling Frazzled?

Raising children is one of life’s greatest joys. It’s also downright exhausting! Over time, exhaustion and frustration can begin to take hold,. So, it’s important we take the time to prevent "frazzlization". Here are a few tips that might help.

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Feeling Frazzled?

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