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Birthday parties are deemed one of the top stressors for young children. What’s a parent to do? Avoid all birthday parties? Or recognize that birthday parties provide an excellent opportunity to develop essential life skills.

April 24, 2025

When Your Child Refuses to Share

My Child Won’t Share! It’s a common concern and frequently a source of embarrassment especially when it’s your child grabbing every toy in sight and shouting, “It’s mine!”

April 17, 2025

Picking up the Cues: BEFORE the Meltdown

Two thirds of our “sensing cells” are in our gut – that’s why when your child wakes in the morning and you know before he’s even gotten out of bed that it’s a going to be a lousy day you get that “kick in the gut” sensation.

April 12, 2025

When Others Judge Your Parenting

In the Spirited Child Facebook group, parents often ask, “How do you cope with the judgement from others?” One strategy is to remember you are not responsible for the feelings of other adults – that’s on them. Your responsibility is the well-being of your family. Another key strategy is to focus on what you have more control over, which is setting your child up for success in difficult situations. When you do, there will be fewer challenging behaviors for those critics to judge.

April 6, 2025

Encouraging Independent Play

“I’m bored. There’s nothing to do. You never play with me.” Sound familiar? If you are feeling drained by your child’s seemingly endless demands for interaction, your first reaction may be to insist they play independently. But have you ever noticed that the harder you push, the more they seem to cling? So, if pushing doesn’t work, how can you get a break....

March 25, 2025

Words to Use When You Want Your Child to Transition from One Activity, Thing or Place to Another

The day is full of transitions. A transition is defined as a shift or change from one place, thing, condition, or activity to another. Whether it is getting dressed in the morning, turning off electronics, stopping play to come to eat, getting in or out of the car, or leaving a friend’s house your words can help your child shift smoothly – at least most of the time. WORDS TO USE TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION

March 24, 2025

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