I have thoroughly enjoyed my second reading of “Light up your Childs mind” by J. Renzulli PhD & S. Reise PhD and wanted to share some of my notes from these expert’s 30 years of research. If you have not read it yet, it is highly recommended & worth your time. Pg. 201 last paragraph: [...]
Reflecting back, I did a lot of talking instead of modeling. As a logical parent, I thought I could explain the reasoning behind misbehavior & have him realize that his good behavior benefits everyone, including himself. Well, he is 2 yr.’s old, perhaps I should have demonstrated more & done less talking. It could have [...]
I’ve been experiencing power struggles, tantrums, crying, and disobedience with my 2 yr old son. So far, I was unsuccessful and did not see lasting/positive results with timeout, rules, yelling, and occasional spanking. Actually, I despise these parenting methods, they go against the very core in which we all are… LOVE! I’ve read a handful of [...]
“The best predictors of happiness are internal, not external,” says Hallowell, who stresses the importance of helping kids develop a set of inner tools they can rely on throughout life. Learn to read the signs Your toddler is probably very good at showing you when something makes him happy or sad. His face lights up [...]
[ Update: June 2010 Timeout is not nearly as effective as quickly distracting him to another activity or offering him choices between two things/activities. From what I've gathered timeout is really intended for children over 3 years old. I've read "Setting Limits to Your Strong Willed Child" and it suggested that I make my point clear [...]
How can I protect my toddler from allergens? I came across this article from babycenter.com that gave me great suggestions on how to improve the air quality of our home for Ethan and how to reduce allergens. Allergy symptoms include: Persistent cold symptoms; congestion; runny nose (mucus is clear and thin rather than yellow or greenish and thick); sneezing; red, itchy, [...]
Express love and affection. A gentle cuddle, a little encouragement, appreciation, approval or even a smile can go a long way to boost the confidence and well-being of your children. Sadly, many children seek this kind of acceptance from their peers (who are wholly unqualified). Tell them you love them every day. Give lots of [...]
by Halimahton Answer: a lot. This article is aimed primarily at parents of kids who are already at school, especially those who have very little time on their hands. Spending time with your child One of the best things you can do at home for your child is to have a Learning Time with him [...]
by: Lawrence Shapiro phd Protecting children from stress may be one of the worst things we can do. Learning to cope with life’s difficulties causes children to develop new neural pathways, which can make them more adaptable and resourceful. Reward youngsters efforts rather than just their achievements from the time that they first enter school, [...]
By Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D. Have you ever stepped back to watch what really goes on when your children play? As psychologist Lawrence J. Cohen points out, play is children’s way of exploring the world, communicating deep feelings, getting close to those they care about, working through stressful situations, and simply blowing off steam. That’s [...]
