Special Time Helps with Teethbrushing
Sunday, June 6 2010
Whenever I caught a break from his rigorous brushing, I begged, “no more!” in vain. He would put more rigor into his brushing laughing and really enjoying this role reversal.
Tag: laughter
Pillow Fighting Saves the Day
Wednesday, May 26 2010
I thought, “No, we aren’t going to be able to handle a big upset right now!” so I got her to let him go, and we kept on pillowfighting and wrestling for a long time–10 or 15 minutes.
Healing a Separation Trauma
Sunday, May 16 2010
When your child experiences a traumatic separation, there are simple, practical things you can do to help.
Emotional Project – Help for Nail Biting
Friday, April 30 2010
I talked about nail biting, how I feel about it, and how I feel about my sons doing it. It felt to me as if nail biting was one of those habits that was almost impossible to shake off. I felt that my sons were doomed to live with the habit for the rest of their lives.
Laughter Eases the Way to Brushing Teeth
Sunday, March 7 2010
Now, that it was time to brush teeth and go to bed, they were not in the mood.
Talking Snow Boots
Wednesday, March 3 2010
I asked her if she could tell me what was bothering her about the boots. She took the boots and threw them.
My Daughter and Her “Fat” Tummy
Tuesday, January 12 2010
My 12-year-old daughter was mad and sad about feeling ugly and fat this morning and focusing on her “flabby” tummy.
From Needing Gummie Gushers to Having Fun
Monday, January 4 2010
The truth is that his mother really sticks to buying organic food most of the time and wouldn’t buy these gummie gushers; we are a little more lenient in letting my daughter explore some different foods once in a while.
Getting Dressed with Humor
Tuesday, November 10 2009
Desperate, one day, to get my active and resistant 3-year-old dressed, I came up with this game.
How To Reassure Your Child During a Melt Down
Sunday, October 18 2009
Our children need us to be open to the intensity and the power of the feelings they are having. They need us to fully hear how hard it is.
Connecting with Teens through Play
Monday, June 22 2009
My yelping and running gets him laughing and playing hard.