Wet Dream in Boys Tips for Parents At some point, most kids will have their first wet dream. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, it's natural to want to know how to explain this experience to them. Wet dreams can be confusing and scary for kids, [...]
Weight will slow down after puberty. Weight Gain During Puberty? If you're a mother of a tween, or if you're going through puberty yourself, you may be worried about weight gain. It's normal to feel concerned - after all, gaining weight during puberty can seem like it's [...]
Embarrassment shouldn't get in the way of education Talking to Young Children About Sex. Do I have to…why so early??? When should I start talking to my daughter about menstruation? How much information should I provide my preschooler about conception, growth, and the birth of a new [...]
Emotional Intelligence - Tips for Parents It's not always easy to understand our feelings, and it can be even more difficult for children to understand and express theirs. As parents, it's important to help our kids identify and communicate their emotions, so they can learn how to cope with [...]
Siblings Friends or Foes? Sibling rivalry relationships can be some of the most challenging in the world. But they can also be some of the most rewarding. By understanding the dynamics of these relationships and learning how to effectively manage them, you can help your children develop into healthy, [...]
Your Child’s Misbehavior Is Not Due to Poor Parenting Skills. Do you have a child who is constantly misbehaving? If so, you are not alone. Many parents struggle with children who act out and seem to be deliberately trying to make their lives difficult. It can be incredibly frustrating [...]
Temperament is inherited or is it environment? Born to be Mild or Wild The Innate Temperament of Children What determines how a child will turn out? Is it their environment, or is it something that is predetermined at the time of conception? In his book, "The Difficult [...]
The Best Parenting Style The Best Parenting Style Which is the Best Parent According to Science. Science suggests different parenting styles and certain child-rearing methods are better than others when it comes to raising well-adjusted, self-sufficient children. I believe it certainly wasn’t my father’s parenting way. [...]
Special Time One of my very favorite parenting pearls, special time. So what is special time? Special time is a favorite tool that has been taught for many, many years. It started out being called floor time, and it was the time when the therapist would sit on the [...]
When Should I Start The Conversation With My Children As a general rule, the earlier you can start the conversation, the easier it will be! Remember that children don’t have the same perspective as we adults. Many children have a natural curiosity by age 4 or 5. How much [...]