Helping Children Manage Their Own Behavior

Now that summer is here, and children and parents will be spending more time together, here are some tips that can help make the time spent together much more enjoyable – for both parents and children. Dr. Stephen Bavolek, who has developed The Nurturing Program,...

Guidelines for Helping Kids Deal with the Hurricane

Hurricane Guidelines Consider your own emotions about the hurricane before you talk to your kids. As adults, we can’t help kids cope with their feelings unless we have dealt with ours first. Kids look to adults to help them understand the meaning of the storm and the...

A Little Fireworks Safety

Independence Day Celebration is never complete without fireworks. Depending on your county of residence and its rules you may decide on having your own personal show in your backyard. We thought you might appreciate a few Fireworks Safety Tips: Parents, always closely...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Alcohol use during pregnancy is the leading known preventable cause of mental retardation and birth defects in the United States. FASD affects an estimated 40,000 infants each year-more than Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome and Muscular Dystrophy combines. There is NO safe...

Decrease Back to School Distress

Going back to school is an exciting time for children and parents but it can cause some distress. The emotional well-being of our children should be a priority in our homes and schools. Since younger children cannot verbally express the emotions they are feeling they...

Build Your Child’s Self Esteem

Child\’s Self-Esteem How To Increase Your Child\’s Self-Esteem: Show unconditional love. Express your anger responsibly. Make clear requests. Learn to listen. Take your child’s feelings seriously. Validate your child’s existence.  Reinforce and celebrate...

Behavior Charts Correct Unwanted Behaviors

Behavior Charts A behavior chart is an excellent way to help your child correct bad behavior. It creates an opportunity for you and your child to work together to monitor the progress of the child’s behavior on a daily basis. Begin by talking with your child about...

Balancing Family, Work & Home

Your thoughts about what you ought to do are very powerful and can be the beginning of the conflict between work and home. Set your priorities and then help others to understand your choices. distinguish between reasonable and unreasonable demands on your time. Be...