COMMUNICATING NON-VERBALLY
It has been said that one picture is worth a thousand words. And every time we talk, "our non-verbal clues are giving a clear picture of what we’re really thinking." Infants and toddlers (children under the age of 3) may…
STOP! LET’S INTERACT WITH OUR CHILDREN!
What we say to people and children and how we say it can have a tremendous effect on behavior! One thing should be clear that our interactions could have a positive or negative “tone” to children. Most of us would…
Helping Children Deal with Negative Emotions
Author and humorist Erma Bombeck once wrote, "When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out." As parents and teachers, we all have moments when we would like to hide…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU COMMUNICATE BADLY WITH CHILDREN?
Communicating badly can lose the attention to what children have to say and others. You need to stop and be a better listener. Communicating badly by not having the time for children. You must show children they have your…
I’m different, He’s Difficult, They are Impossible!
Difference is not the same as being difficult but you would do well to look at your own behavior and consider which side of the line it sits when thinking about handling a relationship you find problematic. Is the object…
“What are your strengths in dealing with children’s behaviors?”
My question is “What are your strengths in dealing with children’s behaviors?” Since you are here with your experiences, you have something special going on between you and the children. You have your successes and what are they? Some strengths…
Fear and Anxiety in Children-Part 5-Fear of Dogs, Loud Noises and the Dark
Fear of Dogs: Dogs are often loud, fast moving, and unpredictable. Many children fear them. Respect the child's fear of strange dogs; a child's instincts may be right. If you wish to introduce a child to a friendly dog, first…
Fear and Anxiety in Children – Toddler’s Fears – Part 3
For many parents, children's fears make no sense at all. Nevertheless, to children, monsters lurking in the dark or scary noises coming from the attic are quite real. Around the child's second birthday, he or she may become frightened by…
Fear and Anxiety in Children-Part 2 -“Common Fears for Babies”
Newborns have two fears: loud noises and falling. "Babies' brains and nerves grow rapidly in the first two years of life, but they are born with very immature nervous systems," says Dr. Brown. One of the first fears demonstrated by infants between…
Fear and Anxiety in Children-Part 1
Parents teach their children to be fearful and cautious of specific dangers, such as fire or crossing the road. Anxiety can be useful, because it helps protect the child from harm. However, children can be fearful of situations or objects…