Trash Your Behavior Charts!
I have a pet peeve as both a parent and as a clinician about behavior charts. You know, those charts where kids get stickers for doing things they are supposed to be doing anyway, and then they get a...
View Article4 Reminders to help the holidays go smoothly for everyone
If you are a parent who is going to celebrate Easter or Passover this weekend please take a moment to remember a few things that will help the holiday’s go smoother. 1. Remember that your children...
View ArticleParental Reframes When Things Don’t Look So Good
written by Kate Oliver, MSW, LCSW-C Alright, so you did something you are not so proud of. Let’s be clear, we’re not talking about major screw ups- like anything that meets criteria for abuse or...
View ArticleEnd the Hassle! Tell kids what they deserve.
Today’s parenting tip that I have for you is so simple but it could change so many of the more frustrating conversations you have with your children. Are you ready? When your children are hounding...
View ArticleChronological Age vs. Developmental Age
written by Kate Oliver, LCSW-C Having a blog on WordPress is so nice in that I got a nice little report for the end of 2012 letting me know which of my posts has gotten the most attention, etc. By far...
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