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Teaching Children the Value of Silence

All day long, your child is bombarded by sound. Earlier this year, Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, called for a week of silence, asking children and adults alike to unplug. When you consider how involved we all are with technology, whether it is the ... Read More

Friendship After Divorce

Whether you're divorced or not, if you have children, it is really "until death do you part." The only other person in the world who feels about your child the way you do is your ex-mate. On the other hand, when your relationship is discordant and you're in opposition to one another, you burden your ... Read More

How to Help You & Your Child Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Little girl lying on grass

Are you getting enough sleep? The CDC recommends that adults get at least 7-8 hours of sleep, while school-age children get at least 10 hours of sleep each night, and teens should get 9-10 hours of sleep. Here are some things you can work on during the day that will help you or your child get a ... Read More

When A Child Doesn’t Like His Teacher

Like all mothers, I remember clearly the day that each of my children told me they did not like their teacher. The sheer panic and helplessness I experienced as a parent, worrying that it was going to be a rough year ahead, was unnecessary when I followed a few effective parenting tips. I realized ... Read More

Do Parents Misjudge Their Child’s Happiness?

Your child, who is normally well-behaved, gets into trouble and you’re completely surprised; it’s inconceivable to you that your child could have acted out in such an aggressive way. Or, maybe you thought your child was doing well in school only to find out that his grades are far below what ... Read More