There Are No Ordinary Children
What is This Idea About Being Ordinary? Ordinary is a word some kids use to describe themselves. They wish they had some quality they lack. Yet we also often hear kids of all ages say they want to fit in. Of course, they want to feel they belong. Some want to be popular and…
Read MoreFairness: What Do Kids Mean When They Compare What They Get to Others?
“It’s Not Fair” Do you often hear your child say, “It isn’t fair!” “What about me?” Preschoolers and children often try to figure out how they fit into families. They seem to want to know that whatever is being given out from food to toys that they get their fair share. But what are they…
Read MoreWhen Kids Don’t Listen
How Do You Manage When Kids Don’t Listen? Do you have those days when your kids seem indifferent to you? No matter what you say or how you say it, it feels like it falls on deaf ears. It’s frustrating and annoying and pretty hard to tolerate, so what do you do? How do you…
Read MoreWishing Parents and their Infants, Children, and Teens a Happy New Year
Dear Parents, 2014 has been an exciting time for beginning my blog, Parental Intelligence. Writing about child development, a wide range of parenting topics, and mental health has been challenging and invigorating. I’m grateful to my readers for their positive feedback especially about my concept of Parental Intelligence. Parental Intelligence is a concept I…
Read MoreThe “Collectors” and the “Concentrators”: How Children React to Lots of Presents
Welcome to the December 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Greatest Gifts This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have suggested go-to gifts and gifting experiences for the holiday season for all your loved ones. *** How Do…
Read MoreHow Do Expectant Moms and Dads Empathize with Each Other?
Expectant Moms and Dads Have Different Experiences Currently, expectant moms and dads often say, “We are pregnant” and indeed they are. The woman is carrying the baby bodily. The man is carrying the baby by watching his partner’s body grow and change . Both, however, carry the baby emotionally. It’s important for both expectant parents…
Read MoreDad Guilt : Being a Good Enough Dad
Dad Guilt is a Common Struggle Dads feel guilt today because it’s hard to decide on priorities. Dads today are involved in their kids lives day and night. Dads worry they don’t do enough as they balance work and home. Even Stay-at-Home-Dads (SAHD) can feel they don’t spend enough time with their kids because they…
Read MoreHow Moms Make Friends in the Digital Age
Welcome To the The Mother magazine’s Blog Carnival: “Friendship and Connection” The Mother magazine is a holistic, natural mothering publication. It is with great pleasure that we share this topic with such a talented group of bloggers. You will find links to the each of the other posts at the end of this one. We…
Read MoreDads and Daughters from Infancy to Adolescence
Dads and Daughters Have a Special Connection Dads and daughters are a unique pair. They often fit together like hand and glove. When they don’t, something needs to be done about it. Daughters who feel connected to their dads radiate for them. In fact, daughters look up to their dads as their most important guy.…
Read MoreHow Can Dads & Moms Relieve Kids’ Fears? Ghosts, Burglars, & Kidnappers at Night
When Kids’ Fears Grow Kids’ fears of ghosts under the bed and in the closet along with worries about burglars, kidnappers, and even killers bloom during grade school years. This 6-10 age group is well-known for having vivid imaginations that often go to work at night when the children are tired and alone in bed.…
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