Bias Against Boys

Mom and Son with Nail Polish

Raising boys without gender bias

by Jennifer Barling

I feel like I’ve always been very progressive and open-minded in the way I raise my kids, but something happened recently that really disturbed me.  In fact, it completely shocked me and stopped me dead in my tracks.

Are you Causing Stress for Your Child?

Stressed Daughter and Parents Fighting

Your Child’s Well Being Can be Affected by Your Reactions

by Sandy Gluckman

Every time I share a particular fact with the parents in my workshops and talks, I hear the audience gasp:  I see the shocked look on their faces.  What is it that I say to elicit this response?  I tell them this:

“The way you interact with your children can affect the chemistry of both their body and their brain.”

6 Ways to Coach Kids on Making Friends

Playdate with 3 girls

Coaching Kids on Friendship Building

by Dr. Caron Goode

Providing opportunities for peer interaction and playtime  nurture connections that blossom into friendships. Building friendships isn’t something that every child learns how to do naturally. In fact learning to be a friend and cultivating a friendship are learned skills that promote good social, mental and emotional health as they grow and develop.