When children have trouble communicating how they are feeling or what they need, they will often act out or display inappropriate behaviors. Therefore, the first step in minimizing these problematic behaviors is to identify the real reasons behind the behaviors. For example, is your child hitting you as a way to communicate anger or a ...
You might consider making geography personal and relatable by talking to your daughter about places that are familiar and relevant to her including her hometown and places she has visited. Use a map or a globe to point to these different locations — you can even frame the map and put stickers on the places you have been or would like ...
Paying your son for doing chores is a personal choice that depends on your values and beliefs. If you are uncomfortable paying your son, you might consider using a sticker chart or giving him a “token” for when he completes a chore.
Your daughter's willingness to open up to you about her friendship woes says very good things about your relationship with her. Above all else, keep those lines of communication open so she will continue to share with you.
Look for toys that do not have one specific purpose, but can be used in a variety of ways. For example, toys like Lego, Magna-Tiles, and Citiblocs have the potential to be used differently each time you play with them and give your daughter the opportunity to be creative and use her imagination. In general, toys that encourage children...