Treat Children Like Guests (Not As Suspe...

In today's Insta-worthy world, we tend to want to present things as always "perfect". But in what fantasy land do children, or us adults, never mess up? The reality is, real perfection includes falling down. And that's why in Montessori it's OK for children to make mistakes along ... Show More

What a missing boy taught me about childhood 

As a teacher, what to do with a boy who's cussing in the classroom? Sandra Girlato's got a funny and super insightful story on that. As a parent, what to do with a child who won't put on her shoes before leaving the house? Sandra got a story on that, too. How to get children to e ... Show More

Cette semaine, on va parler de la difficulté à réellement profiter de moments avec ses enfants. Entre le quotidien rempli de choses à faire et les désillusions que l’on peut avoir quand nos enfants ne sont pas contents alors qu’on avait prévu quelque chose EXPRÈS pour leur faire ... Show More

<p>Want to know what&#39;s <strong>the most important thing to say to your child</strong>? Our kids need to hear us say many meaningful, emotional words everyday, but there are <strong>3 words we need to prioritize</strong> as parents, caregivers and as teachers. Spoiler alert: i ... Show More

In this episode, we delve into fostering kindness within our families, prompted by a study showing kids often think their parents value success over empathy. As a pediatrician and mom, I share actionable steps for embedding kindness in our daily lives, from acknowledging the groc ... Show More

<p>If you've lost your cool with your kids and fallen into yelling, threats, timeouts, or other punishments, you’re not alone. This week, Dr. Becky explores the complex topic of punishment in parenting, and addresses the skepticism surrounding the idea of raising well-behaved chi ... Show More

<p><strong>How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment?</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, I share <strong>how to talk to kids during a tantrum</strong>. I talk about <strong>what to say and how to spea ... Show More

Have you ever been to a gathering or a play date where you notice a child going above and beyond? The child is polite, thoughtful, and helpful and you wonder what the secret is? Do you want to make sure you are raising your kids with these values too? I have had these experiences ... Show More

<p><strong>Does your child say </strong><em><strong>"I want" </strong></em><strong>on repeat?</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Welcome to day one of the <strong>Holiday micro series</strong>! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you<strong> hard-hitting mini episodes</strong> so t ... Show More

Rediffusion - Cette semaine on se retrouve avec un sujet qui parlera surement à beaucoup d’entre vous : l’impatience de nos enfants ! Comment faire quand l’impatience de notre enfant fait très vite place à des colères ? Comment l’aider à appréhender les potentielles attentes sans ... Show More

<p><strong>Do you wish your toddler had better manners?</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode I share some insight on why <strong>trying to force kids say to thank you or sorry when they are not ready is not beneficial.</strong> I discuss that <strong>kids need emotional ... Show More