Tips for Parents
Focus on Need and Not Behavior
Remember, no matter the problem, kindness is always the right response. When your child is having a problem stop, listen, then respond to the need, not the behavior. The behavior can be addressed later, after the need has been met, because only then is the door to effective communication truly open. L.R. Knost
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“Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” – Robert Fulghum
Read MoreConstipation at a Glance
Understanding Causes of Constipation in Children is the First Step to Reducing It One of the most common problems I have seen over the past 30 years of my career is constipation. Constipation is defined as infrequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools. Constipation can be very disruptive and can lead to many other problems…
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Give your kids adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.
Read MoreHow to Design a Perfect Workspace for the New Academic Year
Set Up For Success It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of summer and the start of a new academic year. A tremendous amount of time has been spent among school and government officials regarding safety for the 2020-2021 academic school year. The uncertainty of COVID and determining whether opening schools…
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