Author Archives: Amy Przeworski and Kelly Christian

Making Negative Interactions Positive

Posted on by Amy Przeworski and Kelly Christian

Many times, as parents, we snap at a child without meaning to.  For example, if a child spills a bottle of juice all over the floor, we may say something like “Why didn’t you watch what you were doing?”  Or …

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No way José!

Posted on by Amy Przeworski and Kelly Christian

When children are scared of something, they often try really hard to avoid it. But avoidance of things makes them seem even scarier. Think back to your own childhood, or witnessing your child at the dentist. Often visits to the …

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Trying To Be Helpful

Posted on by Amy Przeworski and Kelly Christian

Communicating criticism to children can sometimes be subtle. Sighing when a child does something that you do not approve of Making offhand remarks made to others that the child may overhear “Your brother just doesn’t know any better” Indicating that …

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Tummy Aches and Nightmares

Posted on by Amy Przeworski and Kelly Christian

“My tummy hurts” and “I don’t feel good” could be signs that your child is about to be hit with a cold or flu, but, it is also possible that your child is experiencing anxiety. Many times kids are anxious …

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