January, 2008 Posts published in January, 2008
Being “In Control” — The Possible and Impossible in Parenting
The following article by author, Patty Wipfler, challenges parents who believe that they have control over all of their child’s actions and behaviors. Although parents have an enormous power of control in developing values, traditions and expectations in the development of their child, much of the control over time, falls into the the hands of...
Handling Children’s Feelings in Public Places
How many times have you decided to stay home and avoid going into public places for fear that your child may act inappropriately? Taking children into places or situations that they are not familiar with can be a challenge; especially places that offer food, toys and other distracting objects. Author, Patricia Wipfler, provides parenting tips...
How Do Children See Race?
Living in a country that has a diverse population provides parents with many opportunities to teach children about others who are different from them. As your child becomes part of our educational system, whether private or public, he or she will begin to experience the cultural traditions celebrated by other families. Sometimes the physical and...
The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride of Parenting
Parenting can be an emotional roller coaster. One minute you may be feeling proud, confident and willing to write a book on your parenting accomplishment. Suddenly, you receive a phone call from the school or a neighbor telling you that your child has been in a fight, stole something from a store, was with some...
The Importance of Routines In The Life of A Child
Going on vacation is fun. It’s nice to get away and change the pace. Have you ever heard yourself or someone else returning from a vacation say: “We had fun on our vacation, but it’s good to get back into a routine.” Routines are not only good for adults, but children too. Psychologist and sociologist...
Sanity Tips for Eating Out With the Kids
Ms. Manners is not in every restaurant, fast food joint or family holiday celebration…thank goodness! What would she say if she joined your family at the local restaurant? What would you say to her? Most likely help…if you are reading this article. A large piece parenting children and working with child behavior includes teaching manners...
Dating After Divorce: How Does it Affect Children?
Divorce is often hard on children. Most children, with love and guidance, survive a divorce. But, what about one or both parents beginning to date again after the divorce? Child psycholgy and child development advocates have written numerous articles regarding this issue. Author and mother, Marion Winik, shares some very frank and open thoughts about...
Bullies: More Than Sticks, Stones, and Name Calling
ScottCounseling recognizes that bullying is one of the most discussed topics in our society today. As we entered the age of technology (specifically the Internet), bullying, harassment and threats have grown to an all-time high. Road rage, cyber-bullying and terroristic threats have all made it to our state capitols for our legislators to discuss and...
Teen Dating
Parenting children should include “Teen Dating” as one of it’s points of discussion. To avoid this discussion with your child prior to the “dating zone” time may bring about future challenges for the parent and child. Family values, traditions and, for some families, religion, all play a role in helping a parent establish a philosophy...
New Baby Sibling: What’s a Parent to Do?
Congratulations! I assume from the fact your reading this article that you are A) going to be a parent again, B) going to have another grandchild, C) a friend of yours is concerned about what his or her other child is going to think about the new baby, or D) you like reading child development...
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