Antipsychotic Meds & Children
The New York Times published an article yesterday about the FDA’s recent criticism of the use of antipsychotic drugs in children. (For example: Risperdal, Zyprexa, Seroquel, Abilify and Geodon.)...
View ArticleWhat kids really want for the holidays
I originally posted this last year, but it’s such good info, I wanted to post it again this year… ********************************** In their book Unplug the Christmas Machine, authors Jo Robinson and...
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Book Review: Always and Forever
Always and Forever by Alan Durant is a child’s picture book about death, grief, and moving on. It’s very much the sort of book that I like to review here. But this review came about completely...
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Book Review: Books about divorce for kids
“Do you have any recommended books about…” No matter what the topic, reading a relevant book can help parents navigate through tough times. They are helpful partly because books give us guidance on...
View ArticleQ: What should I do when my child unbuckles his seatbelt?
Question: My child keeps unbuckling his carseat, what should I do? Answer: This is a great opportunity to fabricate a teachable moment. Make sure to do these things ahead of time: Talk to him...
View ArticleMore about the plane crash
Austin-American Statesman writer Tara Trower adds to the conversation about talking with your children about Austin’s plane crash. Read her blog post here.
View ArticleChildren and Funerals
A few basic suggestions for helping your child with death and funerals. You are the best person to talk with your child about what has happened. You don’t need a professional to break bad news–your...
View ArticleWhen should we tell the kids that we are getting a divorce?
Once parents are certain that they are separating or getting a divorce, they begin to think through when/what/how they should tell their children. Regarding WHEN to tell children about a divorce or...
View ArticleYou say you want a revolution…
When people come to see me, it’s generally because they are seeking change. Something isn’t quite the way they want it to be: they want to grow, or help their child grow. That desired change?—it...
View ArticleHow to deal with a puberty-crazed teen
A reader asks: “How do you deal with a tween or teen that you know is acting badly because of puberty mood-swings? For that matter, how do you even talk to a puberty-crazed teen? They usually don’t...
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Wallow with them!
I love the word wallow. It’s fun to say, plus it reminds me of two totally separate things: self-pity, and pigs in mud. I don’t know that I’ve ever heard the phrase used without one of those two...
View ArticleOne shareable link to all grief and loss resources
There are several articles, and one video, on this blog created specifically to help parents whose children are (or may soon be) dealing with grief and loss. They are collected below for easy...
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The kids who need the most love will ask for it in the most unloving ways
I snapped a picture of this quote on the wall at the Magellan International School the other day, and posted it on Facebook. A week or so later, it had been shared by 68 people, and viewed by nearly...
View ArticleFeel, Felt, Found
A mom recently shared with me a handy mnemonic that reminds you what to do when your child is having a strong emotional reaction. The process comes from the same philosophies that I follow and teach,...
View ArticleFeel, Felt, Found
A mom recently shared with me a handy mnemonic that reminds you what to do when your child is having a strong emotional reaction. The process comes from the same philosophies that I follow and teach,...
View ArticleBehavior is Communication–Video
The Arc of the Tantrum video has been hugely popular, so I’ve made another one. This one is on a topic I speak about in various ways all the time: Behavior is Communication. Click below for 2 minutes...
View ArticleMore about the plane crash
Austin-American Statesman writer Tara Trower adds to the conversation about talking with your children about Austin’s plane crash. Read her blog post here. The post More about the plane crash...
View ArticleChildren and Funerals
A few basic suggestions for helping your child with death and funerals. You are the best person to talk with your child about what has happened. You don’t need a professional to break bad news–your...
View ArticleWhen should we tell the kids that we are getting a divorce?
Once parents are certain that they are separating or getting a divorce, they begin to think through when/what/how they should tell their children. Regarding WHEN to tell children about a divorce or...
View ArticleYou say you want a revolution…
When people come to see me, it’s generally because they are seeking change. Something isn’t quite the way they want it to be: they want to grow, or help their child grow. That desired change?—it...
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