Whether overnight or during the day, summer camp offers kids a chance to make friends, learn new skills, become more independent, enjoy the outdoors and have fun! But for some kids, spending time apart from family, or even having new experiences, can make them nervous. Sumru Bilge-Johnson, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Akron […]
The terrible 2s – and 3s: Arm yourself with these 7 discipline tools
We’ve all heard about — and experienced — the terrible 2s. The frequent meltdowns, temper tantrums and misbehavior at a whim. Kids this age are so eager to explore the world and test their surroundings that when they hit a roadblock, such as mom’s concern for their safety or their inability to score a goal, […]
5 things that help ease summer camp fears
Whether overnight or during the day, summer camp offers kids a chance to make friends, learn new skills, become more independent, enjoy the outdoors and have fun! But for some kids, spending time apart from family, or even having new experiences, can make them nervous. Sumru Bilge-Johnson, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Akron […]
Ten ways to teach gratitude in the early years
Gratitude is about focusing on what’s good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things we often take for granted. Gratitude is about taking a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are when something good happens — whether big or small. With […]
15 simple chores for the busy preschooler
Playing a role in the family’s daily functions is an important part of growing up. Not only do chores teach children respect, self-discipline and responsibility, but research shows children also have higher self-esteem and are happier because they’re making a meaningful contribution to the family. Starting young is the key to instilling these values and […]
The value of close teen friendships
Childhood friendship may come and go, and seem superficial from an adult point of view. But don’t underestimate the value of friends to a young person’s well-being. In fact, a study published in Child Development in August found that strong adolescent friendships can have a positive effect on mental health for years to come. Those […]
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