Posts Tagged ‘learning’
5 Things Parents Can Do to Help Their Children Thrive and Excel in School
Dr. Laurie Hollman On The 5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Thrive and Excel In School Authority Magazine Dec 23, 2021 · 13 min read Parents need to be open and delighted to learn from their children who are growing up in a world so different than the previous generations. Parents need…
Read MoreSocial Distancing Doesn’t Mean Emotional Distancing
As parents we are under the assumption that our kids minds are filled with technological experiments and games, especially because they are so often left to themselves, but actually they are still reading about what’s happening in the emotional worlds of the story’s characters if we encourage pleasurable time to themselves, not because of COVID…
Read MoreBe Positive About Everyday Stuff During Quarantine and Expand Brain Power
During quarantine people are getting restless about basic stuff like getting their hair cut, avoiding gray hair color, keeping fit, and hugging. But lots of people are also getting very creative. You can do physical therapy and full body exercise on line with a creative coach. You can watch you tubes about cutting your own…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Empathy at Work and at Home
The benefits of empathy at work and at home has a huge impact on understanding others and leads to more satisfying relationships. Empathy is a learned skill that begins around ages three and four and grows if it is noticed and applauded. It’s the ability to understand the thoughts, beliefs, opinions, intentions, and feelings of…
Read MoreParenting Without Punishment
Parenting without punishment is an unlikely concept to most parents. However, many tasks or rules we want followed feel like punishments to kids like chores, going to sleep on time, curfews, saying “No” to requests for material goods, and having limits on screen time of all types (phones, videos, T.V., computer youtubes, facebook, Instagram, twitter).…
Read MoreListening to Your Children and Teens
Listen to your children and teens is the core of the Parental Intelligence Way. When you are puzzled by their behavior or shaken by their emotions like anxiety or anger, the key is to understand what is on their minds by listening nonjudgementally, attentively, and lovingly. Here are some tips to help them talk: Ask…
Read MoreHow Do Kids Learn From Parents?
How Do Kids of All Ages Learn from Parents? Kids learn from parents all the time. From birth to adulthood we model how and what we learn. Kids watch us very closely to see what interests us and how we gain information. Even though they may be much better than us at using the…
Read MoreChanging Schools? 5 Parenting Tips on How Parents Help Kids Cope
5 Parenting Tips on How Parents Help Kids Cope with Changing Schools Your child or teen maybe changing schools because they are a year older and it’s time for middle or high school. But they also may be changing schools because you changed your residence and school district. They might be going to a…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Praise Helps Children Take Up New Challenges?
How Do You Praise Your Kids? There is significant controversy about the use of praise. Some experts believe that children need to be praised almost daily to build their self-esteem. Others say, to the contrary, that too much praise makes children overly reliant on other people’s validation to sustain healthy self-esteem. This controversy makes it…
Read MorePlay is About Learning and Having Fun
Laurie Hollman, Ph.D, has a new book, UNLOCKING PARENTAL INTELLIGENCE: Finding Meaning in Your Child’s Behavior,on amazon, barnes & noble, familius and wherever books are found. Check it out today and write a review! Play is for Every Age There are so many types of play that every age can enjoy it. The best part…
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