Learn from Mistakes!
Parenting Insight… When something goes wrong, explain it clearly to your child. Go over what happened and then work out together what he or she might be able to do differently in the future. Tip 18...
View ArticleHappy Fingers, Hands and Feet!
Dr. Sally Says… Hair scrunchies are great for this baby activity. You can use them as is or sew little bells on them. Activity 10 Happy Fingers, Hands and Feet Age Range: Three to Six Months Area...
View ArticleIs It “Misbehavior” or “Mistaken” Behavior?
Constructive Parenting… A new way to think about “misbehavior” is “mistaken behavior.” Just knowing about this concept is likely to make you feel a lot better about guiding your child through difficult...
View ArticleTry Your Best!
Parenting Insight… All you can do is the best you can do… and so it is for your child. Tip 19 Show your child with love how much you value “doing your best.” Believing in your child will always produce...
View ArticleRecycle Bin
Dr. Sally Says… Capability and purpose are what you will see. With increased skills in every area, your baby can now act on his or her environment. Just as what you put in your recycle bin will change...
View ArticleUse Praise Sparingly!
Constructive Parenting… Praise means giving approval. It comes with value words like “good, very good and excellent.” Adult approval is very powerful for children. However, it is not always the best....
View ArticleEncouragement: It Really Works!
Parenting Insight… Remember Thomas Edison? Word has it that he had 200 tries before he successfully figured out how to invent the light bulb. Each try was not independent of all the others. Each one...
View ArticleWelcome November! Words of Inspiration
Constructive Parenting… November is just the right time to emphasize character in your home. Let it be the family’s time to focus on BEING TERRIFIC! Choose one character word a day from this list and...
View ArticleMake your child’s confidence a personal goal!
Parenting Insight… Confidence is it! No one should live without it. Tip 21 Become a detective of “self-doubt” for your child. The first step in solving any problem is being able to identify it. Start...
View ArticleSelf-esteem is it!
Parenting Insight… It pays to enhance it whenever you can. Entice your child with questions like these? How fast can you run? How far can you jump? How long can you stand on one foot? Tip 23 Use a game...
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