Sometimes parenting seems like we are herding cats. As parents though, teaching our child responsibility is one of the most important life skills. In fact, our “responsibility” as parents is to teach our child responsibility. Here are some strategies from Dr. Bianca Watkins to do just that.
The Toxic Advice You Are Giving To Your Kids
“Always try your best” is a sage piece of advice almost every parent has shared with their kids. This saying is seemingly innocent, but in […]
Calming Weather Worries
Have you noticed that climate change and hurricane season produce a constant flow of weather events? Children and adolescents who are already emotionally sensitive may […]
Children Should Move In Class
Children should move in class because movement can promote focus and learning. Several studies have shown that physical activity enhances brain functioning. Yet, most of the school […]
Spanking Is Harmful to Children
Every once in while, the issue of spanking reignites the controversy over whether it is an effective parenting practice or should be avoided. I blogged at […]
Preparation for Time-Out
As I discussed in my last blog, decades of research have shown that, when used correctly, time-out is an effective discipline strategy for the majority […]
Back to School Nerves? How to Help Kids Make a Smooth Transition
You probably remember that antsy feeling before the first day of school. It was a combination of excitement, a little bit of nervousness, […]
Advice on Giving Advice to Children & Teenagers
As parents, we want to guide our children the best we can. We want to save them from the countless mistakes we’ve made over the […]
What Can Parents Do About Video Game Violence? (Part 8)
At last! Here’s the final part on the topic, Does Video Game Violence Cause Children and Adolescents to Become Violent? In this part, I focus […]
Does Video Game Violence Cause Children & Adolescents to Become Violent? – Part 6: U.S. Crime Trends
Welcome back, everyone! This is Part 6 of the series Does Video Game Violence Cause Children & Adolescents to Become Violent? I hope you’ve seen the […]