Setting Rules and Reinforcing Consequences for Children
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t seems like everywhere you turn, there is an opportunity to get immersed into technology using some kind of electronic device. Kids these days...
Teaching Children to Confront Bullying
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grew up in a small suburban town in Connecticut where I was surrounded by kids my age and older in my neighborhood. I didn't...
How to Connect With a Disconnected Child
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ust the other day, while dining at the restaurant and waiting for the waitress to come back with the check, I noticed a family...
3 Things Parents Must Know at the Start of the New...
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etting out of the summer mode is oftentimes a challenge for kids. This past school year, I had so much fun in creating a...
The Effects of Anxiety and Anger on a Child
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hildren suffer from anxiety for a number of reasons. Before the start of a new school year, encountering a select group of peers at school,...
Why Kids Misbehave and What to Do About It
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child misbehaving is something I see on a regular basis in my profession as a middle school teacher. Whether it be shouting out something...
Violence in School
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he issue of school violence continues to be one that resurfaces in many different forms. I can’t believe that it's been more than five...
3 Secrets to Raising Happy, Motivated and Fulfilled Children
In a previous blog post, I talked about the discussions going on about the future of American education. It is clear that a nationwide...
SCHOOL CHOICE vs. NO CHOICE – What Really Matters In Education...
This past week, there has been a lot of talk about the confirmation of the new Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Those in favor...
How to Talk to Your Teen So They Listen
When things are going great, it is easier to have an open conversation with a child. For that matter, it is easier to have...