It had taken me months to be worn down to the idea of a puppy. I knew how much work a puppy would be. But they’d promised, “It will teach us responsibility,” they said. And, “we can learn to work together.” Now the day was finally here, car overfilled with anticipation and puppy supplies. As we … [Read more...]
Beyond the Breadwinner role: Promoting Positive Father-Child Relationships in Early Childhood
“When she told me she loved me, I was done!” said a dad who participated in a study of low-income fathers and their children when asked about the rewards and costs of being a dad. He was candid about both joys and costs. The costs as a father can include lack of support from programs and the … [Read more...]
Preventing Suicide in Youth: What Parents Need to Know
Why it’s important to talk about mental health and suicide Suicide has been in the news with several high profile celebrity deaths. Rates of youth suicide have increased 58% since 2007 and rates of suicide among 10-14 year old girls has nearly tripled in that time. Suicide is now the second … [Read more...]
Helping Your Student Make the Transition from Middle to High School
The transition from middle to high school is one of the most vulnerable times in a child’s development as this is one of the most potentially stressful times in their lives. A student’s performance in ninth grade has been shown to predict both, their likelihood of dropping out of high school, as … [Read more...]
Treatment of Disruptive Behavior Problems in Children – What Works?
We all know that healthy children sometimes argue, are aggressive, or act angry or defiant around adults. We also know that dealing with those behaviors is a typical part of parenting. But for some families, when this kind of behavior goes beyond typical, causes stress, disruptions, and problems … [Read more...]
Help Your Children Become Joyful Expert Writers
“Science was my favorite subject, but now it’s writing”, a teacher recently overheard. In contrast, many frustrated children often struggle to generate and draft their ideas. Thanks to decades of research, we now have inroads that transform writing quality, and attitudes, as this teacher discovered. … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Parental Involvement in Youth Sports
The Do’s and Don’ts of Parental Involvement in Youth Sports Parents play a pivotal role in either positively shaping a child’s sport experience or negatively influencing the outcome. Parents need to help their children discover the fun in the activities, why learning the basic fundamentals are … [Read more...]
Beyond the Basics: Choosing an Early Childhood Program
“What are you going to do about childcare? What about school?” Among the many questions that parents of young children must answer, these two can be among the most stressful. There is an abundance of information available about the importance of a high-quality early childhood program. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Supporting Your Child During the Transition to College
The transition to college is challenging for all students, but can be especially challenging for students with disabilities as their legal rights change. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004), they are guaranteed a free and appropriate public education until they graduate. … [Read more...]
Let’s Get Physical: Advice for Moms and Dads
When people talk about getting physical in close relationships, the focus is often on sex, such as how often you have it and how good it is. This kind of closeness in relationships is certainly important and couples need to make time for it. However, one important part of relationships that is … [Read more...]
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