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Improve Your Art of Observation

April 28, 2011

The most important skill for every educator and parent is to be aware of what’s happening with a child emotionally and how he is perceiving and experiencing the world. This is not an exact science nor will it ever be. Yet it is a vital skill to bring out the best in a child. Because [...]

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Getting Your Child Out the Door in the Morning – Most Common Parenting Mistake

September 27, 2010

If getting your child out the door in the morning is a regular challenge, you’re probably unintentionally making this common mistake: nagging and reminding your child of the things he needs to do – often at the expense of your own happiness and peacefulness. Every morning as you go through this repetitive pattern with your [...]

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Helping Your Child with Homework – Most Common Parenting Mistake

September 27, 2010

If you struggle to get your child to do her homework, the most common mistake you’re likely making is taking responsibility for something that is her responsibility. Too much structure imposed by you limits your child’s ability to create structure that supports and works for her. You’re teaching her to rely on you instead of [...]

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Helping Your Child with His Friendships – Most Common Parenting Mistake

September 27, 2010

If you’re like many parents, you worry about your child’s friendships and interactions with his peers. The most common mistake parents make in this area is finding the balance between being too involved or not involved enough. When you’re too involved, you tell your child how to handle these interactions rather than empowering him to [...]

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Academic Pressure on Your Child – Most Common Parenting Mistake

September 27, 2010

Whether your child is an ‘A’ student or is struggling to ‘pass,’ she daily experiences pressure to perform and meet academic expectations. If she honestly loves school and is relaxed and happy in that environment because school comes easily for her, then she’s probably doing okay. This is not the case for most children. Most [...]

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Grades Aren’t Everything!

September 9, 2010

I was talking with a therapist friend and colleague recently. She shared with me how much busier she is now that school has started. Children and parents are both feeling the increased pressure and stress of a school schedule  and all its responsibilities. We lamented how hurtful and high-pressure school is for children of all [...]

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