“Discipline is helping a child solve a problem. Punishment is making a child suffer for having a problem. To raise problem solvers, focus on solutions not retribution”- L.R. Knost Teenagers will push boundaries. I doubt that statement shocks you. Teenagers are experiencing brain growth, improved critical...
Let’s bring back playtime! The weather is warming (I believe in you, Chicago!), the flowers are in bloom, and the first day of summer is fast approaching. While children are excited for the last day of school and look forward to the bliss that is summer,...
“With great power, comes great responsibility.” Do you recognize this saying? If you are a parent to a superhero fan (or one yourself) you may know it from the 2002 Spiderman movie. Parents have the enormous responsibility of navigating the childhood of their children, providing...
“But I’m not tired!” “5 more minutes!” “This game is almost over!” Do these statements echo through your house every evening? Even after a long day filled with school, activities, and homework, many children will fight their bedtime in an attempt to enjoy just a...