child behavior Tag Entries:
My Child Asks Too Many Questions!
Does your child ask the same question over and over again? Does your child keep asking you for something until you give up and give in? Child behavior and parenting coach Traci Gaffney has a different parenting perspective on responding to a child’s questions. Maybe parents should be grateful that children come to the parent with their “asking” voice. […]
What Causes Autism?
There are many articles and books written on the causes of autism. Many are written on a medical level that makes them difficult to read or understand. Research journal articles are also often difficult to decipher and navigate through the data. Child development, child psychology and child behavior experts share common ground in their discussions of autism and the challenges facing parents today. Cross […]
School Anxiety and School Phobia
As a fun summer comes to an end, butterflies nerves fill the bellies of many children as they get dressed for their first day back to school. Parents assure their child that they will do “just fine.” For most children that’s where the anxiety ends; they reach the classroom, catch up with their friends and get on with their day. But for some children, […]
Suicide and Children: What are the causes?
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people. A major cause of suicide is mental illness, commonly known as depression. Young adults who are suffering from depression are often overwhelmed by painful emotions and see death as the only way out. There are several categories or levels of depression.
Situational Depression: Sadness due to break up of friendship, loss, not being successful […]
Protecting Your Child: Safety Starts With Good Communication
Home should be a place where children feel truly comfortable about talking freely about their likes and dislikes, their friends and their feelings. Parenting children in an atmosphere with open communication, will help both the parent and child feel more comfortable during life’s ups and downs. This secures both parent and child and creates a safer family environment
If you notice a change in your […]
Why Should Parents Teach Life Skills?
In the late 1990’s, USA Today released several research studies regarding student readiness to become employed and work outside of the home. These research studies show how important life skills training is in today’s world of work and why parents need to spend more time helping their child learn more than the basics academic areas of math, science, social studies and English. The studies […]
Test Taking: General Tips That Work for All Test
Some children are great test takers. Other children do not do as well no matter how hard they study. Below are some test taking tips that may help your child improve scores.
- Have your child get plenty of sleep the night before a test. Your child will be more alert and have a better chance of focusing on the test questions.
- Eat breakfast! Eat Lunch! Don’t […]
Test Taking Tips: Essay Questions
When studying for essay tests that provide you with questions in advance:
- Research and find all the information or facts to thoroughly answer the question.
- Write the essay in advance. Practice answering the essay by actually writing it before you take the test.
- Study and memorize. Outline key points in your mind.
While taking an essay test it is important to do the following:
- Read the directions! Read the […]
How to Help Your Overweight Child
At least one in five children under the age of 18 is overweight. Children who grow up overweight have a tendency to
develop a lower self-esteem, avoid improving social skills and often find it difficult to achieve at a higher academic standard. Below are some parenting tips that parents can may want to consider to help a child experiencing weight concerns:
1. Be Supportive […]
Making Art Fun!
The visual arts (drawing, painting, printmaking, photography) enrich our lives and help children express their emotions. For preschoolers, doing artwork helps them get ready to read and write by developing visual and motor skills. Doing artwork gives older children the opportunity to get away from a desk and use different learning styles to explore beyond words and numbers.
Here are some things you can do […]
