Here are some tips to help your child manage routines and time. Plan Ahead Daily Routines:help your child set daily routines for morning, after school and bedtime. A checklist is helpful for your child to remember what to do. Prepare Ahead:make morning less hectic by preparing the night before. Make lunches, lay out school clothes, Read More
Category: School Age Children
Mealtime
“Cool” tips for turning meal time into a pleasant experience. Make mealtime a family time: Habit Forming:Make your goal to share 3 to 5 meals a week as a family. It doesn’t have to be dinner – any meal works! Everybody Helps:It may seem easier and faster to do it yourself, but the time you Read More
It’s Not Fair!
Is your child’s whining driving you to distraction?Here are some tips that will help turn whiners into communicators. Whine Facts:Whining is a natural consequence of children having less control over their lives than they would like. Knowing this may help you feel more empathy for your child and make whining a little easier to tolerate. Read More
In The Car
Here are some tips to help you keep your “cool” on the road. Plan Ahead Set Rules:For example, keep seat belts fastened at all times; keep hand, feet, and objects to yourself. Don’t start the car unless the rules are being followed. Take a Pack:Have children pack a backpack (or bag) with things to keep Read More
I’m Not Sleepy
A bedtime battle is the last thing you need after a long day. Be kind to yourself and your kids by making bedtime something to look forward to. The Possible Dream:Establishing a bedtime routine may feel like the ultimate challenge, though the time and energy you invest will be worth it! Your child will be Read More
Do I Have To?
Children learn how to be responsible. Chores are important.Teaching children how to do work around the house may seem like a chore in itself. However, the rewards are great: you get the help and your child learns to take pleasure and pride in being a competent,contributing member of the family. Or, at least that’s the Read More