Fostering Gratitude
The holidays can be a time of overindulgence, even when it comes to gift giving. Though none of us want our kids to “act spoiled,” we often can’t help spoiling them. To foster gratitude during the holidays, try putting the following suggestions in place and then keep it going all year long. Teach Take advantage […]
Were They but There at Night
I just listened to a talk about Autism Spectrum Disorders. The speaker shared a poem by one of his patients, a teenager with ASD, who wants to be a writer. It’s remarkable. (This is copied exactly as he wrote it.) Devin Teichert Song of Myself December 16, 2008 Were They but There at Night There […]
Developing Empathy
Most children begin to develop empathy as toddlers. Your child’s ability to understand, value, and respect others’ thoughts and feelings will mature over time. You can help your children to understand others’ feelings and feel for others in many ways. As you’re reading stories together, pay attention to the characters’ faces. Every now and then, ask your […]