...not exactly. We know that children born to the same parents may favor one another in appearance, facial characteristics, and/or body...

Think about the last time you laughed, really laughed; a laugh that brought tears to your eyes; a laugh that had you doubling over; a...

Parents will often say they just want their children to be “happy.” If that is the goal, mental health statistics clearly indicate that...

I recently asked some elementary students to name something they wish their parents would do for them. In addition to wishing their...

The teen years are all about seeking independence and peer acceptance. Teens are enthralled with peers they deem to be ‘popular.’ Since...

Of the many concerning issues relating to children in the 21st century, high on the list is the number of children who are unabashedly...

Why is it that one of the most powerful child-rearing strategies, parent modeling, does not appear to be having the level of positive...

It’s difficult for most of us to imagine life without our cell/smart phone. Our desire to have constant access to news, photos, music,...

There are two choices when it comes to dealing with misbehavior: ignore it (allow) or manage it (consequences). Misbehavior that is...

During my years as an elementary classroom teacher, ‘ Show and Tell’ was a daily standard. Sadly, as the focus on improving test scores...

The following dialog between two mothers is worth sharing. First mother: “How do you get Benjamin (age 6) to keep his room so orderly? I...

Sleep – we all do it, we all need it. But are we getting enough of it? The reality is that many are not getting enough quality sleep on a...

“…may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” This rhyme has been shared with children continuously since its first publication in...

It appears that arriving late is becoming increasingly more common. For some, it is the rule more than the exception. Late arrivals can...

I never dreamed that the day would come when youth violence would be labeled by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) as a “ serious...

I found myself pondering the degree to which this old adage applies to children today, notably the last three words. In the world in...

As many a teacher will testify, when it comes to conquering adversity and effectively addressing challenging situations, children today...

I still smile when I recall a conversation that I had many years ago with Mrs. Smith (not her real name), an active school volunteer and...

When asked to describe their children's best year in school, parents will often cite a specific teacher by name. The response usually...

Recently, within the span of one week, I observed parents yelling at, dragging, ignoring, threatening, and/or bribing their children to...