When it comes to dealing with the up-and-down world of emotions, your kids naturally take their cues from you. Are you the wear-it-on-your-sleeve kind of person, or the keep-it-bottled-up type? Do you frown upon frowning, or do you find emotional moments a time for drawing close? More importantly, how does your style affect your own children or the children in your care?  Read More >>
 

From the very first time children wrinkle their brows, smile at a parent’s face, or test the limits of their lungs with a hearty cry, it’s obvious that emotions are a main part of being human. Feelings come naturally to all of us, and learning to deal with them is one of life's most important lessons.  Read More >>
 

Temper tantrums are a normal and very common part of growing up. Ignore those eye-rolling critics. Your child’s extreme display of kicking, screaming, and crying is not a bad rap on your parenting skills. Viewed another way, tantrums can even offer a great “parenting moment” to help your child learn to deal with strong emotions. So, stay calm and stay close. Your child needs you to be there.   Read More >>
 
 

 

 
   
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