Mar
27
2017

The Four R’s of Correcting A Child

When correction is necessary, here's how to go about it

After reading my Being Mindful Of Your Nice To Nag Ratio post, I heard from K.J. Dell’Antonia at The New York Times Well Family Blog. She wondered, “What do you do when you have to correct a child because it is necessary, as in the case of a special needs or speech issues?” This is a great question!

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Nov
25
2013

Is All Yelling Harmful?

Understanding the differences between loud and hurtful yelling.

Nov
20
2013

Santa Trauma is a Real Phenomenon

Tips for preventing Santa-story scars

Scared of Santa

Pictures with Santa have started popping up on social media, including some showing children in obvious distress. I admit it—I laugh at those—but I feel badly because I know I shouldn’t be laughing.

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Nov
04
2013

What To Do While Your Child Is Having A Tantrum

Steps to shifting into "tantrum tolerance" mode