Ever wonder why kids hang on to their teddy bears, binkies, blankies, etc. for so long? Have you ever wondered why they don’t understand a story you’ve told them? Because kids are “touchy-feely”! Children do not actually understand abstract ideas until around age 8. They will be able to pay lip service to something …
All of us want our children to succeed in school. But for many kids and teens, concentration in this always-pressured, starved-for-time era can be difficult. Here are some tips for helping your son or daughter improve concentration and do better in the classroom: * Take time for breakfast. Children who have breakfast and enough …
Children are never too young to learn how to be good citizens. “Explain to your children that they are citizens of many communities-their town, the country and the world,” says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s leading provider of early childhood care and education. “Most …
Many people find it hard to keep going when the going gets tough. They try to pump themselves up with visions of what they can accomplish, or earn. Than they fall flat on their faces. So many attempts to get over the obstacles and so many failure and they quit. There is only one …
Dealing with addicted family members is always a big challenge. There are some important issues to explore when someone you love is harming themselves. Are You Contributing To The Problem? People use various addictions to avoid their painful feelings, especially their feelings of anxiety, stress, aloneness, emptiness and loneliness. Is there some way that …
In late summer/early fall, the kids are going back to school. While it’s primarily their event, it impacts the whole family, as everyone adjusts to new schedules and routines. As you maneuver your way through this yearly adjustment, here are some tips to keep in mind. When To Loosen Up, When To Tighten Up …