Countless parents have asked themselves, ”Why is schoolwork so hard for my child?”
There have been a lot of opinions published online lately regarding public shaming of children on the Internet and social media in order to teach kids a lesson and acquire good behavior. Public shaming is emotionally damaging to children, erodes their self-esteem, and shuts down communication. Good parenting involves mutual respect in a loving relationship. Mutual respect is treating another human being as no less and no more than one would like to be treated. If we don't want to be publicly shamed, we shouldn't do it to our children.
As a major metropolitan area, the city of San Diego is home to people from many different countries around the world.
With so much cross-cultural contact, there are of course more and more relationships and marriages in which one of the partners comes from another country. Those relationships can offer deeply enriching cultural experiences for both parents and children.
Got a picky eater? You’re not alone. While it would be nice if your little one could get all of the nutrition he needs from dinosaur-shaped chicken tenders, the reality is a balanced diet is necessary to ensure that your child’s nutritional needs are being met. Thankfully, there are a variety of foods likely to gain the approval of even the most finicky eaters while simultaneously providing solid nutritional value. Let’s take a look at five items you should add to your family’s grocery cart this week:
Give yourself a hand! For real, stop what you’re doing right now. Put the mouse or iPad down for just a moment and give yourself a hand. Stand up tall and celebrate you, because you’re an amazing parent! I’m not only saying this because Parent’s Day is July 26th; I’m making this proclamation because it is true every single day of the year.
You might be thinking, “What does Dr. Marcie know about me?” Well, several things that you’re doing right now let me know that you’re a great parent.
Meltdowns
If a coach is successful and wins championships, does it excuse bullying conduct?
Living in East Texas can be very different depending on who you’re talking to. Some describe it as a safe haven with business-friendly policies, especially for a state-located LLC in Texas. Some say the roses and azaleas are to die for, some say the humidity is literally to.die.for. Some love this close-knit community, saying, “it’s the perfect place to raise a family!” Others can’t wait to scamper on over to Tinseltown, otherwise known as Dallas.