by Julie Johnson | Jul 2, 2017 | Adolescents, Children, Toddlers
For kids, one of the best things about vacation is that they have more of their parents’ attention. We may be able to let go of some of the worries and distractions that consume us during the week and put more time and attention into our children when we’re away with...
by Julie Johnson | Mar 21, 2017 | Children, Toddlers
Stresses of all kinds, loneliness, isolation, and criticism erase a child’s sense of connection, and make it harder for a child to love and learn. But I’m always amazed at how a little play full of laughter can quickly restore a connection between a parent and a...
by Julie Johnson | Mar 7, 2017 | Children
Is hitting, spitting, whining, slamming doors, or nasty back talk driving you to the end of your rope? One of the first things you can do to resolve a child’s difficult behavior is to observe. Put on your detective hat and simply notice. Notice when that pesky...
by Julie Johnson | Dec 10, 2016 | Children
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...
by Julie Johnson | Oct 7, 2016 | Children
When someone close to you dies, a relationship ends, illness strikes—parenting can feel like you’ve just been hit by a boulder. We don’t have much attention, if any at all, for a little one who wets the bed, won’t eat his dinner, or won’t share with her little sister....
