Emma has a hard time listening and following through on instructions. She constantly appears to be daydreaming and has trouble focusing and concentrating. Benjamin can’t keep still. He often starts things and leaves them midway, and he becomes angry and aggressive whenever things do not go his way. Despite starting school a year ago, Mia […]
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5 things emotionally intelligent parents avoid doing
We now know that children’s ability to manage their emotions affects their behavior and their learning outcomes. We also know that environments in which they feel safe to express their emotions and to build their emotional intelligence help promote greater academic, social and psychological outcomes. All the available research on the development of children’s emotional […]
10 scientifically-proven tips for raising self-reliant, responsible, and happy kids
Should raising independent kids be part of your parenting objective? Many would say it depends on how you describe an independent child. Independence in children means giving your children the life tools they need to be able to make decisions that are right for them. It means giving your child the tools that give him […]
An age by age guide to understanding and managing your child’s problem behavior
Does time-out as a discipline approach harm your child? Can time-in really help improve your child’s behavior? Is there a secret to effectively disciplining your child? Child discipline issues are among the most common problems parent face. These could look anything like: Your son will not listen and won’t respond when spoken to Your daughter […]
How emotional unavailability affects your child’s emotional competence
Being in a relationship with an emotionally unavailable person means having to constantly struggle to deal with an evasive partner. We all know that getting an avoidant partner to open up about his or her feelings can feel like a Herculean task. But emotional unavailability is more than just having a problem navigating one’s emotions. […]