The courage to say 'No'
Parenting often requires courage. The courage to go with our inner instincts rather than what we perceive as societal norms. So many decisions need to be made by us on a daily basis regarding what we allow for our children. Decisions such as how much television they can watch, time spent on computer games, what movies they can see, where they can go, who they can go with and so on, and so on. Often there are enormous pressures to comply with society trends and perceptions to
Help build positive social skills
Children's friendships are unique. They flourish in the moment, yet they change unpredictably. Young children's social and emotional lives are intricately woven together. If a child is happy, friendships are spontaneous and easy; if he's tired or frustrated his ability to be a friend is seriously handicapped. Learning to be a friend is an ongoing process of discovery and curiosity. A parent's role is to create opportunities for social/emotional learning. What does your chi
