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When kids and teens self-harm, it can be challenging for parents to find the middle space between over and under reacting. I created this resource to help find that middle ground.
These kids would have been doomed with these names.
Here's how to spot a big fat liar.
Cringe is as cringe does. Even though the internet is full of wonderful things like cat pics, wholesome local news, and articles written by yours truly, it’s also home to the vast and spooky wilderness where you’ll find the most bizarre and cringe-worthy posts. And it’s the members of the ‘Cringetopia’ subreddit that bears the heavy burden of documenting the cringiest examples to share (and publicly mock!) with the world. These cringetopians have a duty to show us what to never ever do while at the same time providing us with some hilariously weird content.
Follow these five steps to teach a child to read. Helpful for parents, homeschoolers, and teachers that are teaching beginning readers.
When kids and teens self-harm, it can be challenging for parents to find the middle space between over and under reacting. I created this resource to help find that middle ground.
18 Fictional Self Help Book Titles That Might Be Better Than The Original - We share because we care. A resource for sharing the latest memes, jokes and real stuff about parenting, relationships, food, and recipes
Dealing with oppositional defiant disorder at home or in the classroom? We've got 18 ODD discipline tips to help with problem behaviors in a positive way!
Narcissists have shared behaviors, but there are variations that may cause them to fall under one of the types of narcissism
My parents don’t know how to manage their strong emotions. Dealing with them is like riding a roller coaster; I never knew if they would get suddenly angry or yell. The topic of emotions and…
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
Research shows that dyslexic readers use different neural pathways than typical readers, improving through use of right brain regions.
Hilarious instructions for anyone who has no clue what to do with a baby.
Sometimes, children’s wrong test answers are so off-base that they’re hilarious. Imgur user qdnmp has rounded up some of the most LOL-worthy. via Imgur
See what leading experts and 2,500 people with a history of self-harm have to say.
Inside you’ll find: How to help a child with dyslexia at home with a simple sight word reading exercise. Many parents want to know how to teach a dyslexic child to read. This post will begin a new series by my friend Jennifer who is a sensory parent, an adoptive parent, a homeschool parent AND [...]
Psychologist Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development has 4 stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
Printable worksheet to help in your teaching your kids the life skill of filling out forms. Guidelines for teaching are included.
Learn about the most essential vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and individual foods that support mitochondria health and fight disease at the cellular level.
TENS is an acronym for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator. This device is used to deliver an electric current through electrodes that are placed on the skin.
Psychotherapist Creates Hilariously Honest Self Help Books Based On His Observations At The Clinic - We share because we care. A resource for sharing the latest memes, jokes and real stuff about parenting, relationships, food, and recipes
Impulse Control Activities for Kids: Fun activities, games, and resources that will help your kids practice self-control
What does a boy need from his mom? Other than the obvious, your son has emotional needs that, if fulfilled, will help him experience confidence, humility, and grow up to be a respectful and kind human being.
Does it look like your kids can never have enough? Do they always want "more" and complain? Here are 10 tips to raise grateful children in a materialistic world.
Learn how to discipline a toddler effectively and with confidence using positive parenting and developmentally appropriate expectations.
Positive Discipline Parent Tool by Dr. Jane Nelsen Billy is sad because his friend doesn’t want to play with him. Susan is angry because she doesn’t want to pick up her toys. Tammie hates her baby brother and wants to hit him. Billy’s Mom tries to comfort him by saying, “Don’t feel sad, Billy. You have other friends, and I love you.” Susan’s Dad tries to squelch Susan’s anger by getting angry at her, “Don’t act like such a spoiled brat. Do you expect me to do everything? Can’t you be more responsible?” Tammie’s mother tries to deny Tammie’s feelings, “No you don’t hate your baby brother. You love him.” No wonder many adults have trouble expressing their feelings. As children they were not allowed to feel what they felt. Next time you feel like fixing, squelching, or denying feelings, try to just validate them—through a question or a statement. “How are you feeling about that?” “I can see that makes you very mad.” “Little brothers can be so annoying.” Sometimes it can be encouraging to validate feelings, with your lips together, "Mmmmm." (Of course that “Mmmmm,” should convey empathy.) This allows children to discover that they can work through their feelings and learn from them. Avoid over-validating. I have seen some parents validate, and validate, and validate. It is as though they think that lots of validation will “fix it”—help their children feel better. One of the hardest things a parent can do is watch their children suffer, but it is important to allow your children to feel what they feel so they can learn how capable they are when they work it through. Teach Children the Difference Between What They Feel and What They Do Feelings give us valuable information about who we are and what is important to us. Children need to learn that it is okay to feel whatever they feel. We can then teach them that what they DO is a different matter. Feeling angry doesn't mean it is okay to avoid chores or hit someone. Feeling sad isn’t a permanent condition, but is an important life experience. How can children learn to understand the difference between feelings and actions when we discount their feelings? Once children have their feelings validated, and have an opportunity to calm down, they are usually open to appropriate actions. Billy’s mom could say, “I know how much that hurts. I felt the same way when my friends didn’t want to play with me.” Susan’s dad could say, “That’s how I feel sometimes when I have to go to work. The toys still have to be picked up. I’ll bet you can come up with some good ideas about how to get it done with quickly.” Tammie’s mom could say, “I can see that you are very upset with your baby brother right now. I can’t let you hit him, but you can draw a picture about how you feel. We help children understand the difference between feelings and actions when we start early to teach children that feelings are okay. When your child says, "I'm hungry." Don't say, "No you aren't. You just ate twenty minutes ago." Say, "I'm sorry you are hungry. I just cleaned up from lunch and I'm not willing to fix any more food right now. You can either wait until dinner or you can choose something from the healthy snack shelf." This is respectful of the child's feelings and needs and your own. Children learn resiliency when they have the experience of working through their feelings and learning that they pass—eventually. Many times they can work through their feelings on their own. Other times you can involve them in problem-solving—after everyone has calmed down. We help children understand their feelings and deal with them effectively by taking them seriously and then helping them work it out or trusting them to work things out after they feel validated and have a little time. And, it is amazing how often children do work out solutions to their problems when they are simply allowed to do so in a friendly atmosphere of support and validation.
There are eleven things that children really want from their parents - they are the keys to raising healthy, happy and resilient children
Learn how to move from an angry parent to a calm parent. Simple actionable steps to get you started on your gentle and peaceful parenting journey.
One of the most frustrating aspects of parenting is figuring out how to get your child to listen the *first time* you ask them to do something. Nothing is more irritating that feeling like you need to repeat yourself, yell, or resort to punishment over simple requests. If you are struggling with little kids who
You can only feed your child but it is they who will have to ultimately chew the food.
Here are the most important life skills for teaching your child empathy, gratitude, kindess, and social awareness.
Gentle parenting has turned into a marketing buzzphrase that, often, is neither descriptive nor accurate. Here's how to tell when parenting is truly gentle.
No one wants a spoiled child who doesn't listen. But research and child experts say punishment doesn't work. Here is what you can do instead.
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I see you, mama. You want to be calm and connected with your child. You want to be able to respond to your child’s struggles in a respectful way. You want to be able to give your child whatever they need in a moment of distress. The problem is, you don’t just have one child.
Resilient children can stand tall in the face of challenges and use problem-solving skills to forge ahead. They are confident, curious, and independent. Here are some ways you can foster resilience and build coping skills in your child.
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Being a good parent is not easy, and requires SO much patience and grace. Here are 10 parenting tips that will help you raise emotionally and mentally healthy kids.
