April 3, 2019

Should I give an allowance?

In theory giving an allowance is a good idea, and this is a good time to start. Many parents of six- to nine-year-old want their children […]
April 3, 2019

Suddenly my child is clothes-conscious. What happened?

“Cool! Awesome! Can I buy this shirt? All the kids at school wear this kind.” As boys and girls reach the middle elementary years, they define […]
April 3, 2019

Why won’t my child cooperate in the mornings?

“If you don’t hurry up you’ll be late for school!” Parents say this over and over while they hurriedly prepare breakfast, pack lunches, and get the […]
April 10, 2019

“Why did Daddy’s uncle have to die?”

All young children have some experience with death. They may have lost a pet, seen TV coverage of a tragic accident, or overheard their parents talking […]