As parents, we all love your children. But do our children feel our love? If you are not speaking your child’s love language, then he may not feel deeply connected with you. I previously read Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell’s book on the 5 love languages, and I am surprised to know there is a …
5 love languages of children: What is my child’s love language? Read More »
Did you know that time-outs can potentially lead to psychological and emotional problems in your children? Research has shown that time-out is ineffective, and does not improve behavior. I will be sharing alternatives to time-out that helps your child calm down, learn to regulate their emotions and develop problem solving skills. What is time-out? Time-out …
What’s the first thing you say when your child is crying? I used to yell “Stop crying! No crying! Stop NOW!” Then I realized, not only is yelling not helping the situation, my child is robbed of the opportunities to learn to communicate and regulate his emotions. Children experience a whirlwind of emotions throughout the …
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It is frustrating when children refuse to clean up their toys and books after playing or reading. Involving your children in the cleaning up helps them to value their possessions, learn about natural consequences, and teaches them to be responsible. Here are some fun ways to motivate your children to clean up after each play …
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