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Children who struggle with worry or anxiety often have a negative “worry script” playing in their head. Help your children overcome fears by creating a new positive script! Jordan shuffled slowly to the front of the classroom. His shoulders were hunched, his stomach was in knots and his
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If you have a child who struggles with anxiety, anger or impatience, you are probably very familiar with the phrases: “calm down” and “take a deep breath.” Even though you’re not convinced that those phrases really work, you continue to say them because you don’t know what else to say.
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You’re SO tired of reminding your daughter to feed the dog. Every day. The reminders. The nagging. The same argument. And, to make matters worse, you usually end up feeding the dog! You wish she would just take some responsibility; figure out a way to remember. To just do it
Continue ReadingSome kids squeal with excitement about of the start of the new school year – new backpacks, sharp crayons, picking out the first day of school outfit. Other kids refuse to admit that the day is coming, they choose to soak up every last drop of summer before turning their
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You heard the smack from the kitchen. Followed by wailing. Entering the room, you demand, “Tell your sister you’re sorry.” “Soorrry.” It reeks with sarcasm. “Say ‘sorry’ like you mean it,” you prompt again. “I’m not sorry!” he yells back. What?! How dare he say that. Teaching your child to
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It’s bedtime. Or, at least it should be. Instead, Lillian is running circles around her bedroom, asking to play dress-up and negotiating for another story. You’re exhausted. You’ve been trying to get her in bed for over an hour now, and nothing is working. Creating a bedtime routine can
Continue ReadingAnxiety is a master at making us run away from our fears. It’s like the wrong side of a magnet, the closer we get, the more we try to push away. It’s no surprise, really. No one wants to feel uncomfortable. We don’t want to sweat or
Continue ReadingHappy new year! Welcome to 2014. If you have decided to make a resolution to change something about your parenting, here are a few posts to get you pointed in the right direction. Communication: Parents: Master the “10-second lecture” in 4 Easy Steps How to Talk with your Children
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Parenting a child who hits, kicks, bites, or hurts others can feel overwhelming and confusing. This guide will give you an overview of how to support your child when they are aggressive, and help them learn how to manage their big feelings without aggression. “How can we get our 5-year-old
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Tired of the constant fights about screentime? Not sure how to help your kids manage screens, social media, and video games? Here are some tips to get you started! When my kids were young, I was envious of other families who had movie nights. I imagined them cuddled up under
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