Photo compliments of PIXABAY/ My youngest granddaughter, Claire, isn’t quite two. The other morning she woke up and ran into her parents bedroom. She touched her dad’s bare toes and said, "Yuk." She ran out of the room, into her bedroom, opened a drawer, pulled out a few pair of socks and ran back to her dad. She covered each of his toes with a pair of her socks. She hadn’t said YUCK about her dad’s cold toes. She’d said SOCKS. She’s learning how to put words and sentences together. We … [Read More...]
The ONE Thing Parents Can Do to Reduce Power Struggles
(Photo compliment of Morguefile.com) "You can't make me!" "I hate you!" "I don't want to." "I'm too tired right now." Children are known for throwing parents into heated power struggles. They don't want to get dressed in the morning. They don't want to eat their vegetables. They seem to sabotage schedules. First, it's important for parents to know why power struggles happen. What … [Read More...]
What is The Best Way to Lead Your Child?
(photo compliments of Morguefile.com) When my children were little, I was known as "Queen of a Hectic Schedule." I kept super busy, but never felt like I accomplished anything. What about you? I was often in a hurry, driving the kids to activities, the library, the grocery store. I drove a mini van and the kids would ride along in the back seat. I was never tolerant of erratic drivers, or … [Read More...]
How to Change Your Child’s Self-Limiting Beliefs
Photo from Zootopia This weekend I went to see Zootopia with Patrick, my four-year-old grandson. We laughed, jumped, and screamed at the scary parts. I love when a movie can entertain both children and adults because the writer was gifted enough to include multiple levels and layers in the plot that appeal to different ages. The movie is a true work of art. Each person's take-away will be … [Read More...]