By Dr. Elizabeth M. Vantre You learned through a parent volunteer that not only did your child’s class get a visit from the ice cream truck for good behavior, but your child got the only A+ on the science test. Why is it then when your child gets off the bus, you excitedly […]
This article is sponsored by: Worrying how a new baby will affect your first-born is very common. Including your child in the excitement and preparations will help set the stage for sibling harmony. 1. Celebrate the news with your child. Congratulate them on becoming a big sibling. Show them pictures of you and your siblings […]
“Please don’t do that. Don’t do that again. Stop!” “No. Why? Because I said so.” “Do not (insert appropriate verb) tease, hit, annoy, taunt, bother etc. your brother/sister.” How many times do you find yourself using the above (and many other) phrases in a day when talking to your kids? Do you ever feel just […]
