Becoming Brave: Help Your Child Move Past Fear
Bravery doesn’t mean fearlessness. It means doing something even though we’re scared. To become brave, children need to learn to tolerate feeling scared and not let fear hold them back.
Read MoreEncouraging Optimism in Children
Pessimistic children see negative events as evidence that they’re doomed, while optimistic children see them as temporary setbacks. Here are some ways to ease your child toward optimism
Read MoreWhat To Do When Your Child Does Something Mean
If your child is acting mean, teach her how her actions affect others and how to make more caring choices.
Read MoreThree Strategies for Teaching Children Self-Control
When kids have better self-contro, they do better in school and get along better with others.
Read MoreHow to Help Kids with Nightmares
Most children experience bad dreams sometimes. Here are some practical ways to help your child cope.
Read MoreFights With Friends: Help Your Child Learn to Resolve Conflicts
Arguing with a friend can be very upsetting for kids, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of a friendship.
Read MoreWhy Kids Lie and What To Do About It
Most children will experiment with lying. As parents, it’s our job to teach them about the importance of honesty.
Read MoreHow to Raise a Caring Child
To help children learn to be kind, we need to address some of the barriers that get in the way of making kind choices.
Read MoreTeach Your Child to Love Learning: Keys to Kids’ Motivation
Sometimes learning is just plain work, and motivation needs to come from something beyond the task.
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