There is a higher incidence of child stress, anxiety and disorders than ever before. This is how to change the course and improve your child's life.My two oldest children bound off of the school bus. Their backpacks bounce with their gate. They're grinning from ear-to-ear, elated to be home and see me. Because the baby is on my hip, they wrap their arms around my … [Read more...] about There is an undeclared war on childhood. This is how to stop it.
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When Children Fight, This is the Opportunity You Won’t Want to Miss
When children fight, we want it to stop. And for good reason, we want our kids to be safe and get along. This opportunity is a game changer. Instead of trying to stop sibling rivalry, it resolves it. Here you'll learn how. Get a printable cheatsheet with these tips below.When I found out I was pregnant at six months postpartum, I anticipated my life would get a bit … [Read more...] about When Children Fight, This is the Opportunity You Won’t Want to Miss
Why science says this is the best approach to extracurricular activities
There's no question parents want to give their children every competitive advantage. We want to raise children who will be successful and have a leg up in such a dog-eat-dog world. With so many extracurricular activities for kids to choose from, this is what science says is the best approach. With summer holidays approaching, it's natural to worry about our kids' … [Read more...] about Why science says this is the best approach to extracurricular activities
How to stop backtalk and restore peace in your family
For a parent, one of the most humbling and frustrating experiences is when your child backtalks or disrespects you. This powerful approach is rooted in positive discipline and will calm the most disrespectful behaviour and stop backtalk. Get a printable cheat sheet with this technique at the bottom of the post.There have been times in our family, I have felt like I … [Read more...] about How to stop backtalk and restore peace in your family
Experts say this is the best way to learn to read and love it too
Competency in reading is one of the greatest predictors of success in children. But in order to procure the benefits, students must be motivated to learn to read. Here are the best ways for kids to learn to read backed by research.One of my most painful childhood memories is learning how to read at school.The teacher would call one student into the hallway … [Read more...] about Experts say this is the best way to learn to read and love it too