Tools for Talking
A Common Pitfall: Speaking to the Intellect, Not the Emotions
A simple, but profoundly effective change parents can make in talking with their child. Here’s how to do it.
emotions
A Kid’s Mindset
Kids and Play: What’s Really Going On
The real meaning behind a child’s play: to express and vent feelings. Figuring out their play helps parents better understand their child.
Tools for Understanding
Drawing Out the Story
Drawing with your child is an excellent way to better understand what’s going on inside your kid. Therapists often use this tool, and so can you.
A Kid’s Mindset
The All-Important Link Between Feelings and Behavior
Kids desperately need us to understand their feelings. But for us to understand their feelings, we have to first look at their behavior.
Narratives
(mis)Perceptions: The Reason Young Kids Have So Much Trouble
Because young children misunderstand and misperceive things, they can create harmful narratives that can last a lifetime. Here’s how to prevent this.
A Kid’s Mindset
Head vs. Heart: Growing a Neck
Good mental health starts with strong communication between your head (your thinking) and your heart (your feelings). Here’s how.
