Review of Class 2: Speaking to Your Child’s Heart While Encouraging Responsibility
This past week was our 2nd “Parenting Simply” Class. We discussed the following topics: -We don’t need to make sure our children are happy all the time. -Giving children healthy outlets for their difficult feelings. -The psychological paradox of child development. -Use empathy to set limits and maintain your authority in your home. -Managing Temper […]
Review of Class 1: Speaking To Your Child’s Heart While Encouraging Responsibility
This past Wednesday was our first “Parenting Simply” workshop. We are off to a great start. We discussed the following topics: 1. Why it is hard for parents to empathize with their children. 2. Conflict between parents and children is normal and necessary. 3. “Misbehavior” is usually developmentally appropriate behavior. 4. We have unrealistic expectations […]
Children and Lying: 2 Great Strategies To Encourage Honesty
Most experts agree that lying is a pretty typical childhood behavior and is usually a passing phase. Children will start lying at age around age 3. Developmentally they do not know the difference between reality and fantasy. They don’t even know that they are not telling the truth. At this age they also engage in […]