Children need relationships. They need a variety of types of friendships to learn, succeed and feel strongly about themselves. Actually, we all do. While some kids are naturally talented at taking up a conversation and suddenly having a new best friend, others struggle. Here, 5 tips to help your child make new friends: Ask your child's teacher or guidance counselor for suggestions You'd be astounded at the number of similar calls teachers received each year. It's easy to ask "I'd really like … [Read more...]
Growing up: Worries & Concerns
August 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Isn’t it always this way? About 11:30 at night, and one of the kids runs into your room, full of concerns about something happening at school. Or it’s 9:30 and you’re kissing your child goodnight for the umpteenth time, to find that he has stockpiled a list of concerns—from not liking lunch to questioning the reason of life. It’s always been that way for me. Always. Growing up, I spent many a 2 am visit on the peach La-Z-Boy chair, lounged back under my pink afghan, crying to my … [Read more...]
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