How I’m raising a feminist son
My 9-year-old son is a feminist in training, which makes me me proud. In 20 years time, this hopefully won’t be anything worth writing about. […]
Younger Children
Teaching Your Child About Peers With Special Needs
Disability awareness, compassion, and making friends in the classroom J. an 8-year-old girl, is “really sweet and loves attention.” According to her mother. She goes to […]
It’s not my job to make sure my child is always happy
I was a young twenty something year-old, fresh out of college, immersed in securing a position that I could define as a career versus a […]
Tantrums – How to Stop a Temper Tantrum When Kids Lose It
It’s a familiar scene: You’re standing in line at the grocery store, almost finished checking out. For the fourth time in a row, your child […]
Am I Spoiling My Young Child?
The word “spoiled” is a loaded term, one that has many levels of meaning for us as parents. You may envision a nagging in-law saying […]
Why Child Temper Tantrums Happen – Managing Meltdowns
Q: Why do kids have behavioral meltdowns and tantrums? What goes on in a child’s mind that makes him come unglued? James: Kids have meltdowns […]
How to Limit Bad Behavior – Aggressive Behavior in Young Children
“I’m not allowed to bring Ben to play group anymore,” said Sarah, whose son is now five years old. “The last time we went, he […]
How to Discipline Young Kids Effectively: 4 Steps Every Parent Can Take
Every time Karen tells her 5-year-old son Jayden it’s time to leave a friend’s house, he explodes, throwing his toys, screaming and kicking her. “It’s […]
Young Children and Back to School Anxiety
As the start of the school year approaches, have you seen your first grader go into meltdown mode at the mention of school, or watched […]
ADHD in Young Children: Unlocking the Secrets to Good Behavior
For the parents of a child with ADHD, everyday tasks turn into battles—from getting the child out the door in the morning to getting him […]