Spoiler Alert! (Tips for increasing pro-social behavior)
One result of the high level of consumerism in this country is that parents seem to be questioning whether or not they are “spoiling” their kids. Will the extra toys result in behavior deemed “bratty”...
View Article“I’m scared!” (Tips for targeting specific fears)
“Fear is a friend who’s misunderstood” (John Mayer). I’m not usually one for quotes, but sometimes I find that a well-timed mantra can get you through some of the trying situations that our children...
View ArticleFriend Finder! (Tips for teaching social skills)
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about helping your shy child interact with others. It was met with many thanks, but also a few requests of a different kind: “What if my kid is the opposite? How...
View ArticleBoys Will Be Boys (Tips for dealing with toy guns)
Few moments are more alarming than when a sweet little four year old boy looks up at his mommy and says, “bang, bang! You’re dead!” while wielding a fake gun fashioned out of Legos. And yet it...
View Article“Don’t Leave Me!” (Tips for coping with Separation Anxiety)
I love when my babysitter comes. It’s a recent development, as we’ve had a hard time keeping part time babysitters around for long. At one point, mid-way through Sean’s year long touring adventure,...
View Article“Pick up your toys!” (Tips for teaching kids to follow directions)
Not long ago, I wrote about teaching your child listening skills. It’s a hurdle we all face with toddlers and preschoolers, as they are generally not known for their interest in listening. I received...
View ArticleGeneration Spoiled? (Tips to avoid spoiling kids)
Sean and I had dinner with our close friends the other night. We made an effort to talk about all things non-kid related as we enjoyed drinks and a leisurely meal but, naturally, we ended up talking...
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Five TV Shows That Teach
(Picture Credit) By now you all know the guidelines for TV viewing for toddlers and preschoolers (no more than two hours per day, including computer and Smartphone time, and no screen time for tots...
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Winter Boredom Busters!
Happy 2012 Practical Parenting readers! New year: New feature. I get a lot of email from parents asking about “bigger kid” issues. While I try to respond to email as quickly as possible, I thought...
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Where Do Babies Come From? Tips for an Easy Explanation.
This just in: Preschoolers are curious. There is no end to their questions and, in general, they give you very little warning before asking those ever so slightly tricky questions. Preschoolers...
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