Helping children develop self-esteem

Parenting

Developing self-esteem is recognized as an important part of child development. Research noted in the Psychology of Infancy and Childhood tells us that unhealthy self-esteem in childhood can contribute to fear, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship problems, and...

The Explosive Child

Education, Parenting

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual – especially not a manual for raising children who have emotional and behavioral struggles.  As parents we often attempt to apply parenting tactics that worked for us when we were growing up or that worked for our other children...

Model The Behaviors You Want Your Child to Learn 

Education, Parenting

“I want them to tell me how they’re feeling”  This is one of the most common desires I hear from parents. There are many reasons why children struggle with openly expressing their feelings. No matter the reason, one way adults can encourage children to talk about...

Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World

Parenting

The book “Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World” by Dr. Michele Borba goes into detail about the fact that empathetic children are generally healthier, happier, and more successful than other, more self-centered children. It aims to answer...

Connection to the Adopted Child

Parenting

The adoption of a child is an exciting time. However, some adoptions may bring forth some unforeseen challenges. Often times parents reach out for help when they feel they have tried everything, yet nothing seems to work. Fortunately, there continues to be research in...

Parenting a Child Diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder

Childhood Issues, Parenting

There are many types of challenging children to parent. Some children experience severe temper tantrums, defiant children, and children who struggle to make real and lasting connections with their parents. The children who struggle with all three of these aspects may...