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KID FRIENDLY WAYS TO BEAT THE SUMMERTIME BLUES
August 2, 2014by admin
As summer is winding down, sometimes parents run out of ideas to keep the kids entertained. Below is a list of some ideas that are low cost that can be fun for the whole family. Depending upon the developmental level of your children they may need to be modified to fit your needs. Sometimes local...
If you’ve got a kiddo who’s prone to anxiety or gets easily overwhelmed, try out this easy at-home strategy for calming. It’s a preplanned kit with coping skills galore. To make your very own Chill Out Box start by gathering your child’s favorite comfort items. Make sure your child gets to help choose things for...
LOVE LANGUAGES FOR KIDS
March 9, 2014by admin
Between making dinner every night, keeping the house clean, and constantly driving to activities, you deserve more than a pat on the back. Yet your kids never so much as utter a “thank you.” It can be frustrating to show your kids how much you love them on a daily basis only to be met with a sullen...
SAY ‘I LOVE YOU’ FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
February 14, 2014by admin
Everywhere you look there are cute and creative lists about how to say I love you to your child. Like bake them a treat, write a note on their napkin for lunch, send them a card, spell it out in Scrabble letters, etc. These are, of course, adorable and lots of fun. But sometimes kids just...
FIGHTING CABIN FEVER
January 27, 2014by admin
Another school day called off due to weather? If you are starting to go stir crazy take a look at some of these ideas that not only fight boredom but also appeal to your child’s creative spirit. Inner Child Fun has got you covered with 50 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained During a Blizzard.
SUPPORTING YOUR GIFTED CHILD
January 13, 2014by admin
Celebrating a child’s gifts is a huge source of parental pride. But unfortunately it doesn’t end there. Anxiety. Depression. Social isolation. Far from gifts, these traits can sometimes go hand-in-hand with gifted children. When a child’s intellectual development is out of sync with his/her emotional development or with the maturity level of his/her peers, issues tend...
TEACHING KIDS NOT TO OVERREACT
December 22, 2013by admin
I can’t find my red Lego! Ben called me a name! I want juice, not chocolate milk! Kids’ problems seem so trivial. And when we think about all the stress we have to deal with on a daily basis, it is easy to get frustrated if our kids start crying, yelling, or throwing a tantrum...
COUNSELING FOR RELUCTANT KIDS
December 15, 2013by admin
Maybe you feel that counseling would be beneficial for your child or teenager, but your kid happens to disagree. This is actually a very common problem among families. Here are some tips to consider: Choose a child/family specialist. Child counselors have specific experiences, training, and abilities to connect with kids and adolescents. They have a...
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