Life doesn’t always go your way. This is one of the hardest and most universal lessons we learn as we move out of toddlerhood and into childhood and later adulthood. While it’s normal for a small ...
Like all of us, kids encounter challenges and setbacks in life. And what might seem like a minor annoyance to a parent can feel like the world is burning down to a disappointed, frustrated child. "My ...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Your children may be your pride and joy, but sometimes they may make you want to explode. KDKA's John Shumway looked into ways to help you keep your cool. As hard as you may try ...
My recent posts have been exploring the broad topic of resilience. Relatedly, this post looks at the benefits of allowing life to be appropriately challenging for our children. This process is known ...
Like all of us, kids encounter challenges and setbacks in life. And what might seem like a minor annoyance to a parent can feel like the world is burning down to a disappointed, frustrated child. "My ...
Parents' responses to emotions create the foundation for how children understand and express their own feelings. When parents respond with warmth and understanding, children learn that emotions are ...
Laura Goodman hopes schools opens their minds to creative learning. Laura Goodman of Richmond, Virginia photographed with her husband Taylor, son Charlie, 11, and daughter Madeline, 8. Courtesy Laura ...
Q: We have a 22-month-old girl who has a habit of banging her head against the wall, floor, or anything she can find when she gets frustrated or gets denied something she wants. She has been doing ...