The earlier parents initiate conversations about how to make good decisions with their kids, the better. Explaining to your child what it means to make a good decision and why it’s important can set them up for future success.Kevin Zoromski, a psychologist and early childhood development exper...
The message that they get when you step in and set limits is that they’re cared about, that they’re loved, and that you really want them to be successful and able to function well in the world. Our kids won’t thank us now, but that’s okay. It’s not about getti...
Children should know how to honor the feelings and boundaries of other living creatures, whether human or not, and these conduct codes are particularly important with respect to dogs. From an early age, kids should learn what behaviors are acceptable and which are not, and that includes being ...
set boundaries with loveand compassion (for ourselves as well as others) and love ourselves with deep compassion – including all the mistakes we are going to make. And we will make a lot of mistakes as parents, carers and anyone else who has kids....
1.) Kids can’t down shift from 4th to 1st like adults.This was once a major point of frustration for me in teaching kids. When you ask kids to settle down after an activity they were really excited about, there’ll be a lag. There’s a temptation to see this unresponsiveness as a...
An important part of everything from decision making to relationship skills and even self management, asking for help comes down to understanding that it's Ok to ask for help when they meet certain challenges. So how do you teach kids that asking for help isn't just OK, but it's often...
Set a Timer. Step away during that time, staying nearby. Be sure to return when you say you will. This builds confidence in your little one, reinforcing that you’ll be back soon and their needs are not being unmet. The use of a timer will serve you well for all ages. Kids thrive...
While talking about personal space with kids is great, it’s a real-world application that will help teach them about boundaries. By identifying what personal space is and where the boundaries actually stand, kids will understand how to protect their own space and know how to make space for ...
Brian Thompson is a columnist forThe St. Augustine Record(FL). He lives in St. Augustine with his wife and their daughter, Amelie. More About Teaching Patience: 5 Positive Character Traits to Foster in Your Children Simple Ways to Raise Even-Tempered Kids...
At this stage, many kids also start to notice and respond to others' body language and gestures. Building on those basic social cue reading skills is something that you can work on in your social and emotional lessons by teaching kids to identify and understand various social cues — such ...