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….unstructured, unplanned, unorganized alone time…to relax, to daydream, to just plain think…. Too often we overschedule kids into activities without thinking about the added stresses this may create. Somehow we got the notion that WE are responsible for our kids’ happiness. So we give kids videos, babysitters, classes, sports, i-gadgets, computers, field trips or some […]
We have a habit of asking, “okay?” at the end of a direction. Do you say any of these? “Wash your hands now, okay?” “We’re going in the car, okay?” “Finish your dinner now, okay?” “It’s time to take your bath, okay?” “Time for bed, okay?” “Mommy’s going to work now, okay?” If you are […]
Fear. Fear is the basis of all stress. Parents’ stress is basically being afraid of not knowing what to do, how to handle (read: control) their kids. Fear manifests as frustration, concern, worry, guilt, tension, anxiety, anger and more. Parents are frustrated over their kids’ misbehavior, concerned about their kids’ learning and worried about their […]
Having one large, centrally located family calendar is important for many reasons: • it recognizes the importance of the individual while fostering a sense of belonging to the family unit • it teaches organizational skills • it helps develop empathy for others’ needs • it allows everyone to “see” the passage of time You may […]
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