First, what is a shy child? A shy child might prefer to be alone, display hesitancy when interacting with others, or need extra reassurance in unfamiliar settings. Let me reassure you, there is nothing wrong with a shy child. It is perfectly normal and fine for a child to be shy. However, as a parent, […]
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How Behavior Support Strategies Transform Family Dynamics
Family life isn’t always smooth sailing. Some days feel like a whirlwind of frustration, miscommunication, and emotional overload, especially when challenging behaviors start to feel like battles. And it’s not just you. In 2023, nearly one in three parents rated their daily stress at the highest levels, compared to only 20% of adults without children. […]
Coping Skills For Parents Who Are Stressed
Parenting can be rewarding yet riddled with anxiety and stress. From the moment your child enters the world, nothing will ever be the same again, and neither will you. It is an emotional rollercoaster with all of the ups, downs and loop-the-loops you can think of. But unlike a rollercoaster where you can see the […]
Inspirational Parenting Quotes To Help You Stay Positive
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs you’ll ever have. It’s also the most rewarding. Watching your children grow, learn new skills, enjoy new discoveries, and develop their own personality is nothing short of a blessing. But sometimes, we all need a reminder of just how blessed we are! Here are some of […]
How To Have Positive Mental Attitude And Why
I am a big believer in the power of a positive mental attitude. I know from personal experience that dealing with people that see the glass as half full, instead of half empty, is way more fun and way less draining. A positive mental attitude in others is part of what attracts us to them. […]
Celebrate National Day of Unplugging With Your Family
I was just telling my kids the other day that when I was a kid, no one had cell phones and not everyone had computers. It is hard to believe that, in a world that is now so dependent on devices. That is why it is a great idea to celebrate National Day of Unplugging […]
Growth Mindset For Kids- What It Is And How To Change
Few books have as much of a direct impact on a person’s thought process as does Dr. Carol Dweck’s, Mindset. I know when I read it, I found it useful for changing my own outlook on life. Adopting the growth mindset helps us to embrace hard work and new things as an opportunity for improvement […]