Blended Families
In this post, we discuss how to manage romantic relationships when children are involved. Keep reading...
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Why Stereotypes are Harmful
We all have stereotypes. But the reality is, they can be very harmful. Read on.
Episode 2: Positive Discipline
We've never met a child who has never misbehaved, so every parent needs to know how to effectively use discipline. In this episode, we learn discipline strategies that help build children's capacity to make good choices.
The Hand Model of the Brain
Try this quick way to explain the brain with your hand. We love this concept from Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson.
Podcast: The Growing Brain
Episode 8: Effective School Communication
Every parent who sends a child to school deals with appropriate ways to communicate effectively with the school. We talk about parent conferences, how to respond when things aren't going well, and other tips for getting started on the right foot.
Episode 7: Technology & Kids: What You Need to Know
Pre-teen begging for a smart phone? Toddler anxious for more screen time? In this episode, we talk about the good and the bad with technology, including social media, texting, cyber bullying, and more.
Episode 6: Understanding Your Child's Temperament
Each child has his or her own temperament, and each parent does, too. In this episode, we explore different temperaments and how this knowledge can help parents best respond to their children.
Episode 5: How to Help Children Manage Big Changes
Children moving to new homes, switching schools, dealing with a parent's divorce... learn strategies for helping children manage these important moments in their lives.