How can you help your tweenager establish a unique identity in a positive way?

The preteen years will be a time of further establishing your child’s identity, preparing for the teen years when he will be biologically programmed to break away. Expect him to test his boundaries with clothing, behavior, and activities. Preteen girls will often try to express their unique identity by spelling…

Is it safe to have pets with an infant?

Of course, it depends on the pet and the infant. Some pets are dangerous around infants and some infants don’t know how to treat a pet. However, generally speaking, children love animals, but make sure your animals love children. If you have pets, be extra careful: Don’t leave your child…

How can you help your teen form positive new habits?

First of all, you have to understand the adolescent brain. It is programmed by nature to reject the family in general to seek out the new and different in order to work up the courage to leave a secure home and establish a separate life. However, probably 40% of activities…

How hard is it to make a happy blended family?

No family is easy, and a blended family is just a little tougher – but it can be done! You just have to remember that the two adults have been developing a relationship by investing time with each other. You can’t expect the children to develop a similar relationship without…

Is it OK for a toddler to have imaginary friends?

In most cases, yes. It is part of the way their brains mature. At about age 3 they may not be able to tell reality from their imagination. There is also some evidence linking pretend play with executive function. Teacher directed play is an effective learning tool, but some studies…

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