If you have a tween or a teen, you have probably noticed some moody behavior. Mood swings in children get more common during puberty. I am happy to have an expert today share more about moodiness – identifying signs and ideas on how to best handle moody behavior. Puberty comes with many challenges and Dr. Suanne Kowal-Connelly's new book PARENTING THROUGH PUBERTY: Mood … [Read more...] about How To Handle Mood Swings In Children
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Anger Management For Kids- Tips For Parenting An Angry Child
Dealing with an angry child can be challenging. You want to keep your cool and help the child learn to deal with their anger in an appropriate way. That is why I am so pleased to be able to share some expert tips for anger management for kids from Maureen Healy’s new book, The Emotionally Healthy Child: Helping Your Child Calm, Center, and Make Smarter Choices (New World … [Read more...] about Anger Management For Kids- Tips For Parenting An Angry Child
How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Your Whole Life
In partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Today, I am going to talk about something that is probably a new idea or topic for many people. For others, the idea may seem intuitive. Either way, I bet you learn something new! There is a connection between chronic childhood adversity and long-term … [Read more...] about How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Your Whole Life
What Causes A Low Self Esteem? And Overcoming Low Self Esteem
As a parent, we all want to do our best to produce thriving children that will go out into the world and function independently as happy, successful adults. A huge part of that is helping children develop self acceptance as well as a growth mindset. A low self esteem can result in self sabotaging behaviors and depression. As a parent, you may be wondering what causes a low self … [Read more...] about What Causes A Low Self Esteem? And Overcoming Low Self Esteem
The Growth Mindset For Kids- What It Is, Why It Is Important, And Change
Few books have as much of a direct impact on a person's thought process as does Carol Dweck's, Mindset. I know when I read it, I found it useful for myself but even more useful as a parent. I was making notes of things to teach my kids and ways to speak that would encourage a growth mindset for kids. I recently came into contact with Domenick Filopei, musical artist and the … [Read more...] about The Growth Mindset For Kids- What It Is, Why It Is Important, And Change
Parenting Through A Life-Limiting Illness
Today's topic is not pretty or trendy. It is a serious topic but one that I hope is useful to families that are dealing with a life-limiting illness diagnosis. I hope that no one needs this information, guidance, and encouragement but the truth is that life-limiting illness affects families from all backgrounds, and often when they least expect it. When Rachel Fearnley PhD, … [Read more...] about Parenting Through A Life-Limiting Illness
Teaching Children Empathy- 3 Activities To Help
At a time when young people are seemingly encouraged by social media and pop culture to be self-absorbed, it is now more important than ever to teach our children how to genuinely respect and care for all people. Teaching children empathy is an important part of producing kids that care about others and that have strong social skills. Today I am happy to feature some … [Read more...] about Teaching Children Empathy- 3 Activities To Help