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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more]