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Understanding Nightmares & Night Terrors in Toddlers
What do you do if your little one wakes during the night from a bad dream and refuses to go back to sleep? Or what if your little one refuses to go to sleep at bedtime because he has had bad dreams several nights in a row? And what if your child has been inconsolable...
Stop Using Behavior Flip Charts: Why They Don’t Work
Whenever I walk into a preschool or early elementary classroom and see a Behavior Chart, I cringe. One child who couldn’t control her impulses went home crushed because her name ended up on “red.” Another child was reminded that he wasn’t good enough for his teacher. And a child went home with a stomachache and...
Beyond the Emerald City: What Wicked Can Teach Our Kids About Growing Up Different
As parents, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to connect with our children about life’s important lessons. The new Wicked movie offers a perfect opportunity to explore challenging topics like friendship, identity, and social pressure in a way that resonates with kids and teens. The story of Elphaba, the misunderstood green-skinned witch, and Glinda, the...