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• “Mommy, Pay Attention!”

  “Mommy, Pay Attention!” When children repeat behaviors that annoy adults, it’s often their way of saying, “I need you to pay attention to me!” Although sometimes frustrating for parents, wanting your attention is not the mark of a selfish or “spoiled... Posted Apr 14 2008, 04:18 PM by admin with | with no comments Filed under: Article - Purposeful Parenting, Toddler 18 months – 3 yrs, Pre-School 3-5 years, Elementary 6-10 years, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Children’s Anger & Tantrums, Emotional Process of Divorce, Infant 12-18 months, Infant 6-12 months, Sibling Rivalry

• Parents Can Teach Kids to Bounce Back

  Life throws out new challenges daily, and a child who is strong enough to roll with the punches has a strong advantage. That powerful ability to bounce back from adversity is called resilience. Bullying is an extreme example of why resilience is important... Posted Apr 14 2008, 04:18 PM by admin with | with no comments Filed under: Article - Purposeful Parenting, Tweens 11-13 years, Self Esteem, Pre-School 3-5 years, Elementary 6-10 years, Bullying, Raising Resilient Kids, Emotional Process of Divorce, Childhood Obesity

• Teddy-Bear Parents Build Kids’ Optimism

  It’s Halloween week at preschool, and an energetic new teacher decides to surprise her class by dressing up in a giant teddy-bear costume. To her great surprise and chagrin, three of her little charges burst out into tears at the sight of her. Quickly... Posted Apr 14 2008, 04:18 PM by admin with | with no comments Filed under: Article - Purposeful Parenting, Toddler 18 months – 3 yrs, Self Esteem, Pre-School 3-5 years, Elementary 6-10 years, Emotional Intelligence, Anxiety_and_Stress, Emotional Process of Divorce