I can still remember being a child and running out of my bedroom early on Easter morning, filled with wonder and excitement. I would look around the room for my family, giddy with anticipation, and then I would see it out of the corner of my eye — my Easter basket....
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
