Friendship

Keeping Your Tween’s Talk Positive

May 8, 2009

Your tween probably has a lot to say, and can talk and talk. They will talk to you, to their friends, etc. They will use the phone, the Internet, texting, email, instant messaging, and more to communicate. Sometimes this communication becomes gossip. What can you do as a parent to help keep your tween’s chatter [...]

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Chatter or Gossip: Your Child’s Conversations

May 7, 2009

Gossip can be hurtful, and is not something parents want their child to perpetuate. So, what can you do as a parent to keep your tween’s chatter from turning into gossip? One, set a rule against it. If you do not want your tween to gossip, then set a rule against it. You have to [...]

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Keeping Your Tween’s Chatter from Turning into Gossip

May 6, 2009

If you want to keep your tween’s chatter from turning to gossip there are a few things you can do: First, be the best example you can. From childhood, kids mimic what they see from their parents. When they are toddlers, they want to do everything you do. When they get older, they start to [...]

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Fun with Friends in Outdoor Games

December 16, 2008

All of us love games, but most of us also love to go outside and play. We love the warm air and sunshine. Studies show that people are actually much happier when they spend time outdoors in the sun. We often are depressed when we remain indoors without sunlight. Because the weather is constantly changing [...]

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Best Times of Day for Playdate Scheduling

August 24, 2008

With so many extra curricular activities going on with our kids these days, it gets more and more difficult for them to find time to spend with friends. And anyone who is familiar with child development will attest to the fact that playdates play an important role in the social and physical development of children. [...]

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Tips for Toy Sharing at Playdates

August 23, 2008

Sharing toys is never easy for young children whether they have to share with siblings or friends. Playdates are a great place for children to learn and have the opportunity to share toys with friends and a great place for you to teach them how to do it. If you have ever had a playdate [...]

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