I wanted to start this series showing specifically how “misbehavior” in certain stages of child development is actually an incredible… Read more When Your 5-1/2 Year Old Starts Lying, It’s Actually a New Skill on its Way
Month: July 2018
Dissipating a Meltdown During Preschool Milestone 1: Pretend to Be Blind
This is part of a series where I match to the childhood developmental milestones a tool or idea to use… Read more Dissipating a Meltdown During Preschool Milestone 1: Pretend to Be Blind
When No Tools Work for a Toddler Meltdown
I aim to provide tools for parents for when their children are being difficult, especially when having a meltdown. I… Read more When No Tools Work for a Toddler Meltdown
Emotional Responsibility: Staying Patient as a Parent (and a Person)
The #1 thing people say they struggle with as a parent is staying patient. A wise woman told me once… Read more Emotional Responsibility: Staying Patient as a Parent (and a Person)
Elementary Science: Materials
This is part of a comprehensive elementary science curriculum. This one is on materials. I explain why I disagree with… Read more Elementary Science: Materials
How do Deal with the Certain Epic Meltdowns at 2 years 7 months When You Try to Leave Something Fun
In my work on child development, I document predictable, age-related irritable period. I would be so bold to say that… Read more How do Deal with the Certain Epic Meltdowns at 2 years 7 months When You Try to Leave Something Fun
Preschool Conflict Resolution Tool: Family Meetings
With both my oldest son and daughter, around the time they were 4 years old, I got to my absolute… Read more Preschool Conflict Resolution Tool: Family Meetings
The Goal of Elementary Education: Providing the Spine for All Subjects
The main goal of education in the preschool years–other than fostering the massive development in social and moral understanding at… Read more The Goal of Elementary Education: Providing the Spine for All Subjects
What To Do When Your Preschooler Hits
The preschool years (ages 3 – 5) are a time of on and off high conflict. Children start to understand… Read more What To Do When Your Preschooler Hits
Trick for Cooperation Starting at Preschool Milestone 5: Tell Them a Story
A trick that I found beautifully, which started to work well at Preschool Milestone 5, is to tell the child… Read more Trick for Cooperation Starting at Preschool Milestone 5: Tell Them a Story