Now that school is back is session for the year there will, without a doubt, across America and beyond, be decries of bullying. Whether you were a student 50 years ago, or a student currently, you have more than likely…
Is It Really Bullying? And, If So, What Can You Do About It…
If Your Child Doesn’t Pretend Play, They Aren’t the Only Ones Missing Out
My youngest grandson, Parker, is about to turn 5 soon. When he was over the other day, I realized just how fortunate I was to get to watch him in pretend play. It is the sweetest, most entertaining thing ever….
What happened to perseverance and how do we help our kids to get it back?
perseverance (noun): continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition. At an elementary school where I worked previously, I would often spend time in the lunchroom. It was a great time and place to interact with…
At what point do accommodations for our kids become the very thing that stunts them?
Flexibility. Accommodation. Modification. Grace. Those are good things, right? At face value I would say that, yes, of course they are. We are living in unprecedented times, so it stands to reason that there are necessary adjustments to be made….
Should kids apologize when they aren’t sorry?
“Apologize to your brother now!” Or, “Go tell Taylor you’re sorry.” Do you hear yourself automatically telling your kids something along those lines without giving it much thought? There are obviously times when an apology is appropriate, but what if…
Conflict resolution for kids. Parents- Stay out of it!
We’re half way through summer but you may already be looking forward to the start of next school year. If that’s true for you, it could be because you’re sick of listening to your kids fight. And who could blame…