“It is well to remember that the entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others.” – John Holmes, Jr

It seems like typical childish behavior, what can be expected when someone misses a nap and gets cranky – whining and crying, throwing tantrums, poking fun, refusing to share. Some child experts, however, are finding that among those barely potty-trained youngsters, bad behavior is taking over and it’s becoming harder to lay down the law…. Read more »

” What will my child’s daily routine be? ” What types of activities are offered? ” Is the program accredited by a national professional organization? ” What types of qualifications, training, and experience does the caregiver/staff have? ” Who will be my child’s primary caregiver? How long has this person been employed in this position?… Read more »

I remember as a high school student wearing a shirt that said “What Me Worry?” The shirt had a picture of Alfred E. Newman the character that often showed up on the cover of Mad Magazine. Even though we are not wearing the shirt these days we could use a little bit of the psychology…. Read more »

Book Review “A First Look At” series for pre-school and early-grades kids explore emotional issues, encouraging children to discuss things that bother them with trusted adults. The series also helps them begin to develop basic social skills. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. They… Read more »

Three things in life that, once gone, never come back – Time Words Opportunity Three things in life that may never be lost – Peace Hope Honesty Three things in life that are most valuable – Love Self-confidence Friends Three things in life that are never certain – Dreams Success Fortune Three things that make… Read more »

A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three times, even. The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar… Read more »

Did You Cut Down That Cherry Tree? Focus on the number of times the child tells the truth rather than the lies they tell. It s important to elevate kids to a responsible level not to focus on their shortcomings. If you have a chronic liar, you might need to use a more extreme measure…. Read more »

The Wonderful Lady who lived in a shoe There was a wonderful lady who lived in a shoe She had so many children She knew EXACTLY what to do She held them (fold arms) She rocked them ( Rock folded arms) She tucked them in bed ( Roll hands downward) I love you I love… Read more »

Another gentle touch comes from the Upledger Institute IT is based on a program called THE COMPASSIONATE TOUCH PROGRAM and a book by Susan Cotta titled Compassionate Touch If someone gets hurt physically or feelings – ( after reading the book Compassionate Touch) 1. Is it okay if I offer Compassionate Touch? 2. If child… Read more »