Moms Who Make a Difference
by: Dr. Lesley Iwinski Let’s rethink this idea of assigning chores to children, and whether to pay them. First, reconsider use of the term “chore,” which by definition is an unpleasant task. Some families want to use money as an incentive for doing jobs. If all the jobs are tied to money, this will fail […]
The holidays are here again! We all learn from a young age to make a list of gifts we want for holidays and birthdays. It is a time-honored ritual that we celebrate together. It’s also fun to make a gift list for the people we love. Your children will tell you that they want blasters, […]
Your 3-year-old daughter just bit the arm of your friend’s 3-year-old son. Hard. When your child bites or hits, it is normal for you to be overcome with strong feelings: embarrassment, fear, anger, powerlessness. Instead of just reacting out of those feelings, it’s better to do for yourself first what you want your child to […]
Ellen Fairbanks of Lexington is the mother of 3½- and 2-year-old boys and is expecting her third child in November. She participated in a book club this summer and says the experience was life-changing for her and her young family. The book she read was “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids,” by Dr. Laura Markham. (You […]
Liberate Kids From tyranny of Indoors
Do you want your child to be physically strong? Lean and fit? Have a good imagination? Be able to focus and attend to things?
How to Respond to A Disrespectful Teen
Feeling disrespected is something that really drives parents to react strongly.
Reading to Your Child Creates Lifelong Bonds
Childhood literacy is a popular topic in education largely because of the proven benefits: better communication skills, improved vocabulary, more sophisticated problem-solving skills and greater earning potential.
Letting kids Fail Can lead to Lifelong Success
There may not be many women who can say this, but I can with unrestrained conviction: My mother-in-law is a treasure… and she lives with our family!
In order to learn to manage money, you have to have money to manage. This is a good reason to give a child an allowance – with no strings attached.
