Tag Archives: problem solving

Positive parenting. Is it worth it?

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I am officially the mother of a 16 year old! How on earth did that happen? How is it that I am the mother of teenage kids! I never imagined I would be that old or that I would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged assertive discipline, assets, emotions, father, Mental Health, mother, positive parenting, preschoolers, problem solving, self-esteem, stress, teens, tweens | 2 Comments

Role Modeling – they are watching us!

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Halton Guest Blogger

Kids are awesome imitators. What we do as parents shows our kids how we want them to behave. A few weeks ago I was driving with my youngest in the back seat and we were running late. We came upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged accepting mistakes, father, keep your cool, listening, Mental Health, mother, preschoolers, problem solving, respect, role modeling, special needs, tweens, watching | 2 Comments

How to teach your child to problem-solve in 5 easy steps!

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

Problem-solving is an essential skill that helps children become more independent, get along with others, succeed in school and be more resilient. And these are just a few of the benefits of being a good problem-solver! As adults we problem-solve … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged Executive function, preschoolers, problem solving, problem-solve, problem-solving steps, school | 1 Comment

Are parents helping or hindering resiliency in their kids?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

What is it that we really want for our kids? Do we want them to be… • Happy? • Successful? • Well liked? • Smart? All of the above? “Well, yes of course “ Right…?? I don’t often hear parents … Continue reading →