by Amelia | Nov 30, 2018 | #newtools
On this side of the door, it’s pretty cozy. On the other side of the door, you see snowflakes whirling down the street, and the weather report warns of a deep freeze. The sun is shining, but there are ice crystals in the air. “I’m fine, I don’t...
by Amelia | Nov 23, 2018 | #newtools
Let me tell you a story about what my mornings used to be like: It’s a typical weekday morning. I’m trying to be cheerful, but I’m looking at the clock. The dreaded school-time transition is just around the corner. In five minutes, we need to put on...
by Amelia | Oct 28, 2018 | #newtools
The joys (and agonies) of sharing If your child is in pre-school or in early elementary, chances are they are learning to share. Maybe someone asks your daughter for a turn with a toy, but she’s not quite finished yet. What do you say? “Okay Myrtle,...
by Amelia | Oct 17, 2018 | #newtools, #youarehere
Rules are THE WORST, right? If you ask your child if they love “rules,” they will probably give you a look as if you’ve just offered them a bowl full of squirmy bugs. Who likes rules? (Okay, some children actually do say they like rules, and they...
by Amelia | Sep 29, 2018 | #newtools
How do you help a hot-tempered child calm down? Why does logic fly out the window, along with all the calm-down toys and fidget toys you offer? Why don’t kind words or reasonable consequences seem to make any difference when your child is melting down? Why do...
by Amelia | Sep 23, 2018 | #newtools, Cooperation and compliance
Emotional self-regulation can be the difference between a minor frustration and a full screaming meltdown. Why is it so hard for some children to self-regulate? How on earth are parents supposed to teach their children to cope with everyday frustrations and...
