Shyness and Your Child–Part 3
Do you worry about your child's shyness? Do other people label your child shy? Do you wonder if shyness is a problem? In part one of this series about shyness, I talked about times/situations where shyness is normal and not a problem at all. In part two, I listed 5 ways to help growth happen. ) Today's post is [...]
Simplify the Season Workshop–this weekend, Nov 9th.
Do the holidays cause you stress? Too much travel/spending/obligation, and not enough meaning, fun, and connection? Do you ever feel let-down after the presents are opened? Clarifying and refocusing on your values and priorities can make Christmas more memorable, rejuvenating, and rewarding. This workshop will cover:What's not working for you nowIdentifying your true values and prioritiesChristmas, aka your part-time jobGift-giving, [...]
Book Review: Mama and Daddy Bear’s Divorce
When parents of young children divorce, explaining the concept of divorce is often a great challenge. Books can help with this, in part because they give parents a script to follow, concepts to go along with the words, and pictures that give kids a concrete visual image to go along with the words. Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce, by [...]
“Raising Cain”, the prefrontal cortex, and pretend violence…
I was recently watching a wonderful PBS documentary based on the book "Raising Cain," and was struck by a particular comment. The narrator quotes current brain research that finds that the pre-frontal cortex, the part of the brain that controls impulse control, isn't fully developed at age 18. (More on the pre-frontal cortex here.)This is such a good message for [...]
T. Berry Brazelton on Self-esteem, Spanking, and Vegetables!
The New York Times website has a blog called "Well" that recently interviewed Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, one of our country's most known (and loved) pediatricians. He's the author of at least 24 books on parenting, child development, and the like, and he's a bit of a hero to me. In the interview, Dr. Brazelton and co-author Dr. Josh Sparrow [...]
Shyness and Your Child–part 2
Do you worry about your child's shyness? Do other people label your child shy? Do you wonder if shyness is a problem? In part one of this series about shyness, I talked about times/situations where shyness is normal and not a problem at all. But perhaps you are sure that shyness IS a problem... so today's post lists 5 steps you can take to help your shy child.
Knowing What You Know Now…
Knowing what you know now, what topics related to parenting would you suggest that a couple discuss either before getting engaged, or married, or deciding to have kids? (I'm imagining this post as a conversation-I'll go first, and you respond with your ideas, too!) So here's a few of my topic ideas: Do you want to have children?! If so, [...]
Dealing with Bullies
School started back this week in Austin. Backpacks, new clothes, anxiety, excitement... it's everywhere right now. Sadly, going back to school means dealing with bullies for many kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that 50% of all kids will deal with bullying in their lifetime, and at least 10% will struggle with it on a regular basis. World of [...]
Shyness and Your Child–part 1
Do you worry about your child's shyness? Do other people label your child shy? Do you wonder if shyness is a problem?
Book Review: When I Feel Angry
Book review of: "When I Feel Angry", by therapist Cornelia Maude Spelman.
