A Guest Post By Catherine Fischer When my son was five years old, he asked to buy a set of army figures at the toy store. It was a set of about 40 small plastic figures, in different poses with different … Continue reading
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Play Helped When My Child Acted Helpless
Kristen Volk on Playlistening My daughter was a very capable girl at eight years old. She was smart, strong, clever, and so resourceful. But at the same time, she sometimes acted helpless. As a single parent, it would drive me … Continue reading
When Your Family Doesn’t Like How You Parent
By Zsuzsanna Egry My three year old daughter is used to being listened to and being allowed to voice her opinion. However, this was near unacceptable to my mother. Since my mother often takes care of her (thank you, mum) … Continue reading
Kids Know What They Need
By Brindusa Milasan We know that babies cries alert parents to their needs. How else could we know when they need comfort, food, changing? But children are just as in touch with what they need to survive and feel well, … Continue reading
“Mom, Do you Like The Present?” How An 8-Year-Old Solved His Family’s Holiday Fight
By Irina Nichifiriuc This is a Christmas story about the day my son saved the adults from their tantrums with his own special gift. When the holidays come our house fills up with family and friends and we are always happy … Continue reading
What If I’m Just Not A Playful Parent?
“Play with me?” That one question is asked at least 100 times a day in most houses, by kids to their parents. Time and time again we hear that play improves connections. Greys Anatomy-creator (and former workaholic) Shonda Rhimes did a … Continue reading
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