When I was still a mom of little girls, an older friend of mine was dealing with teenagers. I asked her for a piece of advice regarding raising teens. She calmly said, “When they tell you something, don’t let your expression show what you may really be thinking of the information that they are sharing with you.” She gave me some examples, and I thought this will definitely be useful. And now that I have a teen, and even a tween, I have put what she said into practice many times….
Child Discipline and The Lessons I Have Learned
I know that overall the topic of “Child Discipline” can be a very touchy subject. But it is something that is important to discuss.
First, let me say that my experience only comes from raising my three children, who are all still under the age of 10. I am not judging you, your parenting styles, or your beliefs. I am only writing this to share what I have learned works best for our little family, and hope that maybe it will inspire you or give you something to consider. Or at the very least, let you know that you are not alone on this parenting journey!…
When & Why You Should Ignore Your Child
Before becoming a parent myself, I worked at a non-profit that delivered one-on-one mental health support services. I worked with children with severe behavior disorders, and I worked with families who were at their wit’s end. I had many strategies in my therapeutic toolbox, but there was one particular strategy that I used daily – Ignore.…
Child Behavior Problems and Solutions – Practical Parenting Tips
Throughout my experience in the mental health field and my experience as a parent, I have learned skills that have been very helpful in recognizing child behavior problems and solutions for those concerns. One of the key practical parenting tips that I have is a concept that can be applied in many situations for a wide age-range of kids!
This parenting advice for improving child behavior and reducing parent child conflicts can be boiled down to this… Explain your “why”
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4 Injury Prevention Tips to Share with Your Young Athlete
Sports participation rates in children here in America are at a high right now more than ever before. Whether a child plays multiple sports year-round, or is committed to succeeding at one sport; injury prevention is always an important topic.
Michael Wolf, MD Sports Medicine Physician, Orthopedic Center for Children at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children offers four injury prevention tips below that parents can share with young athletes of all ages….
To the Sports Parent… Thank You for Your Support!
Athletes get a lot of credit for the dedication, strength, and sacrifice that they show. And they fully deserve that credit! However, they are not the only ones showing dedication, strength, and sacrifice… this article is a “Thank You” to each sports parent who is the silent strength behind that success, and continue to give their unwavering support.
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10 Ways to Provide Parental Support for Your Athlete
What parent isn’t proud of their child for trying, or even excelling, at a sport?! To watch them get out of the house, out of their comfort zone, and challenge themselves is a wonderful thing. Hopefully the new skill sets, friendships, and leadership from a respected coach, are helping to enhance your child’s overall abilities and confidence! Below are 10 ways that you can provide that parental support for your athlete….
Goal Planning Worksheet for Kids (free printable)
Goal planning can be very helpful for kids as long as it is made accessible to them. From a very early age, kids can grasp the concepts outlined in the free goal planning worksheet below. They may need your help brainstorming, writing things down, or following through on their plan; but… they are capable of thinking towards the future in this way!
Goal Planning Worksheet
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SPORTS LESSONS
Sports is a topic that comes up more and more as your child gets older. We find ourselves talking more about different sport, coach, and team options, than the old topics of potty training and naps. And it becomes a more popular topic as your child wants to try new activities and explores their different interests. But it can also be a hard thing to navigate, which is why we wanted to put together a collection focused specifically on this topic!
Find out what sports are the safest to play by age group, what you need to know before registering your child for a new activity, 10 reasons that kids should play sports, discover what sports lessons can be learned, why sport mouthguards are essential, how to determine which sport your child should play, injury prevention tips, take advantage of a free goal planning printable, a great snack recipe to enjoy when watching sports, find out 10 ways parents can help their athlete, and so much more! You can view all of this for free at adorethem.com/sports.
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What You Need To Know Before Sports Registration
Most parents agree that encouraging your child to try a new sport or activity can be very beneficial! Not only can it provide an additional opportunity to get exercise; but mastering new skills, forming new friendships, and learning teamwork all has its advantages. Continue reading below to find out what you need to know before sports registration.
Nowadays, there are also many more sports to choose from. Some offer team involvement, and others you can perform solo. Some can be played outdoors, and others are enjoyed year-round and sometimes even indoors.
But with so many options out there, it can be hard to know where to start. That is why I came up with this list of questions to consider before signing your child up for something new, and before registration opens up. Also, check out Safest Sports for kids to Play which offers a few options for each age group.
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Are You Spending Way More than You Should on Kids’ Toys?
A study conducted by the University of Toledo suggested that children who have fewer toys are more creative and have longer attention spans. The Ohio-based university recruited 36 toddlers who were allowed to play in a room with either 16 toys or just four. They found that the toddlers who played with four toys used each for twice as long.…