What are some of the secrets of a successful playdate, rainy day or time at home? One of the beloved activities that children love is art. Children get excited by the art projects that they do and it is a…
As we get deeper into the school year and children begin to feel the pressure of homework, tests and book reports, parents are asking themselves how to make this school year a noteworthy one. Family therapist and parent support counselor Susan Lieberman suggests ways a parent can help their child achieve success in school.
Summer will soon be over. June turned into July, July to August and just as quickly, August will become September. Children will soon give up camp stories for homework and long summer nights for bedtimes.
As the first day of…
One of the major concerns, besides fighting, that parents identify continuously is their fear that their children hate each other. This is a concern that is commonly shared by most parents. Here are some tips that will help you promote…
How much you tell your child about the cause and effect of your separation and divorce must depend to a large extent on their age and their ability to comprehend the situation. No matter what, don’t hide the situation from…
When a child’s parents’ break up, it can be a very confusing time. Here are some common signs that kids are reacting to the separation:
- Clinging to one or both parents
- Weight loss
- Withdrawal
- Loss of interest in friends
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Where does play fit into a child's development? From a young age children need the freedom that play provides them. Through the freedom of play, children learn about themselves, others and the world around them. Play helps develop self-concepts and…
Children misbehave and act out for many reasons. If you take the time to figure out why your child is acting poorly instead of just reacting, it might go a long way to solving the problem. Some reasons why children…
Marriage takes time, patience and effort. Even the couples that look like they have the perfect marriage, struggle at times. When you enter into marriage, you need to be prepared to work at it. Here are some common mistakes and…
All children lie. When a parent first discovers that their child has lied it can be very upsetting. Even though it is expected, parents worry that the lying may be a sign of troubled times ahead. To some degree, lying…
