Tag Archives: parenting tips
17
Mar
Families Come Together During COVID-19
As the world starts to grapple with the effects of the Coronavirus, everyday life has taken a dramatic shift. As parents, we are trying to understand what is going on and how long this will affect our lives. Schools are closed, people...
12
Nov
Handling Holidays When Your Child Has Special Needs
Holiday crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, change in routine, and chaos. When your child has special needs, holidays could be a recipe for stress and sensory overload. As parents, we need to be flexible with our definition of ...
24
Jun
Help Children Handle Their Feelings
Early learning centers were established to provide an extra helping hand in young children’s growth and teach them skills that they need to thrive in life. But as their first teacher, it is the parents who should help children handle ...
22
May
Getting Kids Ready for Summer Camp
by Rick Lite
As the school year winds down, some parents are shifting their focus towards preparing their kids for summer camp. Whether your kids are enrolled in a day camp or sleep-away, getting kids ready for summer camp with the ph...
30
Jun
Teaching Children Patience With Mindful Activities
by Lori LiteHave you ever wished that your children had more patience? Do you remember the days when you (yourself) had more patience? By focusing on cultivating patience, both you and your children can become more present and feel l...
09
Nov
The No Regrets Parenting Meditation
Note to Readers: Children want their parents to be happy and they know when they are stressed out or disconnected. When we fully connect with our children we give and gain joyful experiences that create long lasting bonds. Establishin...
10
Apr
Help Your Child Overcome Fear!
ote to Reader: As adults we often forget to see things from a child’s perspective. I knew a child that heard her dad might get fired..for months she was fearful that he was going to catch on fire.( I can’t make this stuff up.) Much fe...
16
Sep
School Bus Stress
My brother’s 5 year old didn’t want to get on the bus today. Stressful for dad and child. I suggested he set up a reward program that celebrates cooperative bus riding. Ride the bus Monday-Thursday.
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