Calming Sibling Rivalry: Four Quick Tips
April 10 is National Siblings Day, which is intended for siblings to honor their sisters and brothers. However, an article about this day starts off by pointing out that siblings...
How to Get Kids to Think for Themselves
How can we make sure that our kids are doing their fair share of the thinking? How can we keep ourselves from getting pulled into working harder on their lives...
Helping Kids Learn to Solve Their Own Problems
It’s natural for parents to want to shield their kids from struggles. However, it is through daily struggles, such as solving problems with their teachers, completing their chores, coping with...
“My Teacher Is Mean!”
By this point in the school year, I’m sure some kids are complaining about their “mean” teachers. It’s important to keep in mind that most teachers are caring, dedicated, and...
Choices Should Not Be Threats
If you have a strong-willed child, you probably have sensed how much they love control. In fact, the control needs of these kids are so strong that many are willing...
Keeping the Road to Communication Open
Is it true that some people are easier to talk to than others? Some people naturally have a way about them that leaves us feeling like we can share our...
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying has been a problem for many years, but now it is taking on new dimensions with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI-powered cyberbullying is becoming more prevalent, and...
Four Tips for Soothing Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry is a perplexing and challenging issue for many parents. They find that attempting to make their kids love each other, or at least treat each other civilly, seems...
Gratitude Is Good for Our Brains
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and expressing our gratitude for positive things in our lives. At this time of year, parents often encourage their kids to express gratitude...
