Becoming a grandparent can be one of the sweetest things in life. Grandparents often have a rejuvenating glow when they talk about their grandchildren. Usually the joys of grandparenthood come without the same stresses of parenting. In fact: The worries that burden us about our own children don’t weigh as heavy with our grandchildren. The […]
Stop the Grocery Store Meltdown Before it Starts…Or Any Other Public Catastrophe!
You knew it was a bad idea. But the pantry was bare, your kid squeezed in a nap, and you hoped a trip to the grocery store would be quick and painless. But you were wrong. Tears and a tantrum were not on your list. A smooth trip to the grocery store is possible but […]
Scared Out of His Mind: What To Say When a Child is Afraid
There are many things that can scare a child: a loud noise, an angry parent, a barking dog, a hospitalization, witnessing violence. Sometimes we know children are afraid because they tell us so, but at other times, it comes out in their behavior. They act out, they withdraw, or they’re aggressive. When a child is […]
