Chores are often framed as activities that children avoid or actively resist. However, even young children can enjoy pitching in around the house when they feel positive about contributing to your family. Here are some ideas for getting your child involved in household chores at any age. Young …
How to Help Your Child Through After-School Restraint Collapse
The term after-school restraint collapse was coined by counselor and parenting educator Andrea Loewen Nair. It describes a type of behavior in children who behave well at school but come home upset and often angry and crying. The reason some children do this is that they can control their true …
When Is Bed Wetting No Longer Normal?
Wetting the bed is a common occurrence in young children. Before the age of seven, your child may have not yet developed the necessary bladder control to make it through the night. In most cases, protecting your child’s mattress with a plastic cover and treating the situation calmly and patiently …