by Admin | Aug 27, 2013 | Choosing Schools, Education
Choosing an elementary school for your child can be a daunting process. In the Bay Area, we have many choices, which is good and bad news. The good news is that there are many options and types of schools in both the public and private arenas. The bad news is that it...
by Admin | Aug 19, 2013 | Parenting Skills
I recently heard about a 3rd grade classroom that engaged in an exercise to determine which of the students were “worriers” and which were “warriors.” Now, granted, I don’t know the details of this particular exercise, so I tried my best to withhold judgment...
by Admin | Aug 9, 2013 | Preteens & Teens, Raising Boys, Raising Girls
“When did you lose your virginity?” Don’t be surprised if your son or daughter asks you that or another intimate question. It’s often a sign of a warm, open family dynamic when your children come to you with questions about sex and sexuality. “The key is...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2013 | Birth - First Year, Parenting Skills, Toddlers
Recently, one of my clients who is expecting her second child expressed feelings of sadness and guilt over her pregnancy because she was anticipating the diminished time and attention she would have for her first child, a son. She and most of the other parents I know...
by Admin | Jul 30, 2013 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Tips
Balancing Nurture and Structure in Your Relationship with Your Child As a parent, you’ve probably come across the idea that we all have a “style” of parenting—a way we tend to approach this most challenging of jobs. You’ve probably heard of the...
by Admin | Jul 22, 2013 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills
When a young child falls down and hurts him or herself, many parents naturally reach out and console the child with a hug and soothing words to show that they understand that the child is sad and is in pain. Occasionally, a parent feels the pull to deny the...
by Admin | Jul 15, 2013 | Parenting Skills, Raising Boys, Raising Girls
The mind is powerful. Simple words generated by our mind greatly affect how we feel and what we do. Many thought patterns can become habitual, and when they are primarily negative, a vicious cycle of negative thinking/feelings/and/actions can be set into motion and...
by Admin | Jul 8, 2013 | Media Safety, Preteens & Teens
Joy, a mother of three, recently came to Parents Place because she thought her kids had a serious addiction … to their laptops, phones, and video games. “They spend all of their free time texting, IMing, and playing Wii games,” says Joy. Her concern is warranted,...
by Admin | Jul 2, 2013 | Parenting Skills, Raising Boys, Raising Girls
‘Tis the season when the kids may be between summertime activities and you might find yourselves without babysitter and childcare at hand. The only thing to do will be to bring your 6-year-old to work that day. Do not despair! Following the Positive Discipline way,...
by Admin | Jun 24, 2013 | Parenting Skills, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Toddlers
As a child psychologist and father of three strong-willed girls, I have faced my share of meltdowns: from screaming to stomping, name calling to the silent treatment. One of the most common issues parents bring to my attention is that their child gets “so upset, so...
