We know it when we see it. Strength. Power. Self-assuredness. Guts. The wonder of assets in motion. Brought to life in a child not only in the way s/he acts, but in the way s/he thinks and feels about him/herself and the world in which s/he lives. Studies of more than 2.2 million children and [...]
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Isn’t it true? Most of us these days probably have the TV on at some point during the day—but we probably haven’t given too much thought about it’s effect on executive function. My preschooler, Tallie, loves her daily dose of Sesame Street in the morning. Most of the parents I know allow there children to [...]
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The Powerful Word of the Month this month is self reliance! What new things have your children learned to do this summer? What new things have they tried? Are they able to do anything that surprised you? It can be difficult to let go or step aside– and certainly it can be challenging to watch [...]
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Do you participate in Compliment Shutdown? Lob: “I love your dress!” Shutdown: “Oh, it’s got a hole in the seam and it only cost 12 bucks. It’s really a piece of garbage.” Lob: “Your hair looks great!” Shutdown: “Gosh I haven’t washed it in days. It’s such a mess I don’t know what to do [...]
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“My child goes back to school next week. He’s really nervous. What can I do to help him?” Questions about back to school fears are some of the most common questions I get at this time of year. Take a look at some of the segments I’ve done for Mom’s Homeroom (MSN- brand new!) and [...]
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By now you probably have heard of the controversy over Thylane Loubry Blondeau, a 10 year old model who recently “graced” the pages of Vogue Paris. An absolutely beautiful girl, made up to look much older, to sell clothes to adult women. Make sense? As a parent of a girl & a child dev specialist, [...]
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I miss my Dad. We were very close. After being gone now for 5 years, last month’s Father’s Day, and what would have been his 77th birthday just passing on the 23rd, it’s obvious why he is so prominent in my mind these days. And while I have no regrets, this recurring thought keeps creeping [...]
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How can parents encourage their children to persevere? In a world where attention seems to be short and quitting can be pervasive, it can be challenging to get kids to stick with something until the end. Dr. Robyn answers one parent’s question about how to get her children to show perseverance in this short video. [...]
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The other day, I was asked for some ideas regarding “family rules.” Below is an example of 10 rules to get you thinking of what you’d like to post on your fridge and discuss in your family meeting. However, I encourage you to ask your children to contribute to the family rules as I’ve continued [...]
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