Avoiding Power Struggles
“You can’t make me!” screams your expressive child. Your breath quickens, heart rate elevates, blood pressure rises and a throb starts at the temples. At times you may feel [...]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by a set of behaviors that are often negative, disrespectful, disobedient or hostile. These sets of behavior traits often [...]
How to Deal with Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry is often caused by brothers and sisters fighting for the attention of their parents. The typical onset of sibling rivalry is shortly after the birth of the [...]
Finding a “Normal Day” with a Special Needs Child
If you would ask parents what their greatest challenges are, many of them will mention managing the family’s time, energy, and resources. This becomes an even greater challenge in [...]
Social and Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning is an important piece of a child’s development. Many parents think of development in terms of a child learning to talk, walk, and become more [...]
Car Seat Safety
It is estimated that only 1 in 10 car seats are installed correctly. We all want our children to be safe when riding in the car, but choosing the [...]
Appropriate Play and Activities for a Baby
A parent may wonder what kind of toys or activities are important for his/her baby’s development. The answer to that question is simple: parents are the most important people [...]
How to Help Babies Learn Through Their Senses
Our five senses - vision, hearing, smell, touch and taste - help us learn about and move through our world. But, did you know there are two more senses [...]
The Mother-Child Relationship
Mothers and their children are connected even before birth. All those months spent together mark the beginning of a sometimes challenging, yet rewarding, relationship. Moms have an important role [...]
The Father-Child Relationship
One in three American children does not live with their biological father.* In the inner-city, these numbers are often much higher. From a mental health perspective, children without fathers [...]