Parenting Our Children

In truth, we all try hard to be absolutely honest. We even point out a mistake in our favor to the cashier checking out our groceries.

“Is there something I can do to make my kids smarter?” Some parents are surprised to hear my answer, “Yes, yes, and yes!

In his clinical experience, Wineman has found that teaching children to express themselves verbally can forestall pent-up frustration that leads to anger

Many important life skills are developed when a child has a special interest, and not all of them are directly related to the interest itself.

In my office, I often deal with parents asking for advice on how to handle the difficult challenges of adolescence and the teen years.

What is Selective Mutism? It is a child suffering in silence.

Arrange for optimal work conditions. Kids need to work in a quiet environment, one that is relatively distraction-free.

According to experts, the first ten seconds of an interview are the most crucial, as that is when the interviewer sizes up potential candidate.

Ultimately, the stakes will be raised even higher as the insatiable child learns he can hold his parents hostage with bad behavior until he wheedles out of them just about everything he wants.

People who have OCD have a hard time making decisions, even relatively simple ones, such as what to eat for lunch and what shirt to wear to work, fearing that a wrong choice could end up having disastrous consequences for themselves or others.

A responsible person not only behaves a certain way, he also admits errors, accepts blame, and does whatever he can to repair the damage.

Parents who fall into the “hurried trap” respond immediately to their children’s requests and desires. This means that when they are forced to wait it causes anxiety and uncertainty.

A mini habit is basically a much smaller version of a new habit you want to form.

By some counts, roughly thirty percent of people fall into the introverted temperament end of the spectrum.

Dr. Meeker argues that a mother’s real value comes from three places: she is loved, she is needed, and she is born for a higher purpose.

For children who are preschool age, meltdowns will generally occur around food, clothing, and toys.

Without something familiar or exciting to hold on to, they boys will lose interest.

Ask your daughter what the cause of her anxiety is – social, academic, or separation from you.

If things are falling into place in school because of remediation, what can you do at home in order to make things easier in your own household?

Okay, so stubbornness brings lots of benefits, but what about the negative consequences when raising a child?

I feel it’s crucial that a school exudes warmth, and that I get the sense that my child will receive the attention he needs. At too many schools, one of these ideals is neglected in pursuit of the other, she says.

But, what happens if you can’t get away? There are some ways to help your body relax even in the confines of your own home.

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In addition, if your younger child complains of headaches or stomachaches a lot, especially when he has been home after school with his brother, this could be a symptom of bullying.

Social phobias are characterized not only by nervousness when in social situations or when forced to give a presentation or speech, but also by a powerful desire to avoid most situations that involve interacting with others.

Children who have friends in the classroom and are comfortable with their peers are more likely to participate, volunteer, and speak up.

Depending on your son’s age, he may not be able to comprehend the importance of these benefits.

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On a much more serious note, Judaism prescribes many rules that we follow that involve both moral and religious codes.

How many times do we dismiss our children’s accomplishments without giving them the praise they deserve?