Many kids (and their parents) worry about bullying. Whether it’s on the playground at school or during extracurricular activities, bullying is a serious and difficult issue. Here is our specific advice for children concerned with bullying. These steps can be useful for preventing bullying in most in-person situations. Please share them with your children: Exude […]
Children face many obstacles as they grow up, and they all experience things like stress, grief, and bullying in their own ways. It can be difficult to know when your child can work through something independently and when he/she might need the help of an expert. In my practice, parents often wait as long as […]
Parents often ask me how to help children who are “shy.” It’s a good question and one that many parents bring to me. So here’s an important first question back: What does “shy” really mean? Some children who are considered shy are highly sensitive, meaning very aware of and strongly affected by their environment. Others […]
What is emotional intelligence? It is the ability to identify and manage your own emotional and the emotions of others. This is a critical facet to human relations and building relationships. Acknowledge your child’s perspective and empathize: Even if you can’t “do anything” about what upsets your child, empathize. Just being understood helps humans let […]
Every year, schools requires a series of standardized test to mearsure performance on a state and national level
