Have you heard of descriptive praise? By the name alone, you can probably guess that it involving praising your child in a descriptive way, but how is descriptive praise different than any other type of praise? Let me give you an example. Your kid says, “Mom! Watch me!” and then jumps from the diving board…
You’ve decided to get help for your child in the form of therapy, and have reached out to a therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist. Good job! But how to navigate the parent and therapist partnership? You will need to work as a team with mutual respect, support, and guidance. Here’s what you need to know: Trust…
My child really enjoys having his hand down his pants…and it always seems to be at the most embarrassing moments, like when we’re in public! First of all, breathe, mama. It’s normal. It’s also normal to feel embarrassed by this behavior, and to cringe when your child is exploring his body in line at Target…
In the fall of 2020, we were preparing to move 10,000 miles from northern Virginia to southeast Asia for three years. Prior to doing so, our family decided to take one last “Goodbye America” road trip across the United States from Virginia to Oregon to visit family out west. The whole family was excited, but our three…
Ah, summer! After such an unsettled year with so many changes and new routines, it feels great to NOT be on a schedule, right? Or does it? A summer schedule for kids can be so beneficial: the structure of a summer schedule helps kids feel secure, gives them boundaries, and increases productivity for you, too….
You may be thinking, “No! Of course not!” But yes, you may be undermining your child’s success. How do I know? We ALL do it! Need an example? I have plenty. I first noticed it during math homework, but, as much as I wish it wasn’t true, math wasn’t the only problem. It was happening…