Have you ever felt so frustrated with your children you could scream? Recently a dad and I were discussing children’s ability to emotionally self-regulate. He said he agreed that young children are still learning about their emotions. He then added, “What about me? I go from neutral to anger in a … [Read more...]
The Powerful Benefits of Storytelling
There is an old saying, “Richer than I you’ll never be, for I had a parent who read to me”. The benefits of reading can never be doubted however I would like to rewrite this saying and state, “Richer than I you’ll never be, for I had a parent who told stories to me”. In our highly visual world it … [Read more...]
Screen Media Time: Source of Conflict or Opportunity?
“But Mum it’s so much fun!”; “It’s only a game”; “I just have to finish.” Sound familiar? This typical chorus of retorts resounds in homes around the world when parents chide their children for being online too long or playing violent video games. The seductive power of digital media has left … [Read more...]
Why do Children Fight? Lessons in Moral Development
Which is your story?: You dread the child next door coming over to play Your child comes home from school crying, “She’s not my friend any more” You have two children and they are always fighting You hear from others that your child is a bully Your child often says, “That’s not … [Read more...]