Recently, the media has highlighted a host of research studies that caution parents about the potential risks of over-praising a child. Some psychologists have even found that “transitory” experiences of low self-esteem can be good for children because these may cause children to think more reasonably about their goals, align [...]
For those of you who haven’t heard, yesterday was national end R-word day. The day was launched by r-word.com as a campaign to stop the use of the derogatory term “retard(ed)” to describe individuals with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities. While this site exists year-round to bring awareness to this [...]
1. Zap Stress Before it Zaps You A stressed out parent creates stress in a child, so keep your child calm by not taking on more than you can manage. Spread out holiday chores and social commitments, and schedule quiet periods to give you and your child time to decompress. [...]
Anticipate Reality While most people tend to desire instant gratification, this is not always feasible in the real world. Understand that progress does not always have to be measured in leaps and bounds but can be measured in steps and hops. Instead of striving for perfection, aim to accomplish a [...]
Consider these examples of conversation missteps: The guy who rambles on about 17th century architecture. The woman who wants to know every detail of your personal life including everything you have eaten for the day. The man who gives one word answers while looking at everything in the room except [...]
