It’s been said many times, that laughter is the best medicine. But this old proverb is more likely referring to our everyday lives and not just when we have fallen ill. It implies that in general laughter is a healthy thing for both mind and body. If that’s true, then why are … [Read more...] about Learn to Laugh Like Your Children
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Toddler to Hulk in .3 seconds
Everyone loves a good tantrum right? I know I do! Very often I want to throw myself on the floor, scream at the top of my lungs and bash my head repeatedly on the tiled surface, an urge which, scarily, seems to overcome me quite regularly. For example, the urge will rear its ugly … [Read more...] about Toddler to Hulk in .3 seconds
Stroking: What It Is and How It Works
“Stroking” is something that one of our Parents Anonymous facilitator mentioned often to members. It is such a simple thing, really, but something we may not think of too often. Stroking is a powerful tool that can potentially turn around moods and attitudes between people and … [Read more...] about Stroking: What It Is and How It Works
Learning to Tackle Clutter
Clutter seems to encroach on our lives and make them frustrating. Some people claim to thrive in clutter, however, for most people, clutter tends to dampen imagination, and make creative thinking difficult. In general, clutter is a negative thing to have, and learning how to … [Read more...] about Learning to Tackle Clutter
High Anxiety: Suggestions for Tackling Tween Anxiety
If your tween child has anxiety about going to school you should address it. The fact of the matter is that the tween school years are the ones most likely to cause anxiety in your child. They struggle with their identity, peer pressure, more difficult classes and subjects as … [Read more...] about High Anxiety: Suggestions for Tackling Tween Anxiety