Milk. Some say it’s really bad for you. Some say it’s really good for you. What are you, as a parent, supposed to do? Who are you supposed to believe? Well, let’s take a look at your choices. You can: 1) Ban your children from ever drinking milk again 2) Allow them to drink milk […]
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Music: What Every Parent Ought to Know
You already knew that music could calm an infant, and help him drop off to sleep. It’s why you instinctively hummed to your child, if not Brahm’s Lullaby, then perhaps a nameless soft melody, you invented on the spot. All you know is that it worked: it put your baby to sleep. And that’s good […]
The Two Choices Technique: Charlotte’s Tantrum
We all know that children will test our boundaries and patience. This is normal. As parents, teachers and caretakers we need to have a whole toolbox of techniques and strategies in order to deal with childish behaviors in a positive way. One technique which I have found to be very effective is what I call […]
Teachers As Comedians?
Think back to your school days. Picture your favorite teacher. Now, picture your best friend’s favorite teacher. Chances are that they had something in common. They were funny. Indeed, some of our funniest teachers may just have been the “best” for more reasons than one. Studies now show that laughter and happiness increase learning and […]
8 Keys For Co-Parenting Success After Divorce
Co-parenting following a divorce can be complex, frustrating and confusing. However, every day, parents around the world are coping with the challenges and raising happy, well-adjusted children. As founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network I’ve found there are many factors that can have a positive influence on your effectiveness as a co-parent. All of them […]
Positive Parenting Defined
Positive parenting: is it just one more meaningless buzz word or phrase? The first time I heard that phrase, I went blank. “What are we talking about here?” I wondered. “What is positive parenting defined?” It turns out that I am not the first or only person to be confused about positive parenting. Most folks […]
Small Grant for TADA! Because Every Child Deserves a Stage
A very special children’s theater school called TADA! just became the recipient of a small grant from Kars4Kids. We wanted to help TADA! because Kars4Kids is a willing partner to anything that helps children grow and blossom as they should. And we already knew that musical theater could do just that. After all, we’ve twice […]