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Biting

Biting

Author PAL
Biting can be a common but unacceptable behavior. Children who bite are usually under stress. The stress could be as simple as not wanting to share, or something larger such as a change in the family or a new sibling. If your child is biting other children or adults, here are some suggestions to help [...]
Aggression and Young Children

Aggression and Young Children

Author PAL
Why preschoolers get aggressive: It is a natural part of their development To get what they want They have seen aggression modeled within the home or on media Fear of another youngster so they act first Frustration with attempts to master new skills Feelings of resentment when they are away from familiar people and places [...]
Adolescent Rebellion

Adolescent Rebellion

Author PAL
Just hearing the word ‘teenager’ can send chills down the backs of some parents. In our society, adolescence is often viewed with dread and fear. The media often portrays teenagers as rebellious troublemakers that cause their parents untold grief. Actually, most adolescents weather the teen years with minimal difficulty. It is true that adolescence does [...]
5 Tips for Foul Language

5 Tips for Foul Language

Author PAL
Language skills are an important part of your child’s development. As babies, they listen to the way we speak and the tones of our voices. Parents look forward to the day when their little one utters their first word such as “ma-ma,” “da-da” or “bye-bye.” But what happens when your child utters his first “bad” [...]
Tips for Communication With Your Teen

Tips for Communication With Your Teen

Author PAL
Keep Communication Open Show an interest in your child’s activities by asking open-ended questions that limit one-word answers such as “yes,” “no,” and “fine.” Ask your child, “What did you do in gym class today?” along with comments such as “Tell me about school today” to extend conversations and find out more about his life [...]
Teens and Peer Relationships

Teens and Peer Relationships

Author PAL
Everyone needs to belong and feel connected with others; this need for acceptance, approval, and belonging is especially important during the teen years. Adolescents who feel isolated from family or rejected by friends are more likely to engage in risky behaviors. Peer pressure can impair good judgment and lure a teen away from positive influences [...]
Talking To Your Teen About Sex

Talking To Your Teen About Sex

Author PAL
As children enter their teen years and develop a strong interest in the opposite sex, they become intent on learning all they can about the facts of life. The question for parents is, who will teach them? Although we often find it difficult to discuss the subject of sex with our children, it is important [...]
Driving Safety

Driving Safety

Author PAL

For a teenager, getting a driver’s license marks a rite of passage into adulthood. For parents, this “leap towards independence” often brings fear, anxiety, and bittersweet emotions. Every year four million new teen drivers will get their driver’s license. Two million of them will be involved in an accident before they turn twenty! So, what […]

Talking With Your Preschooler

Talking With Your Preschooler

Author PAL
As your child moves beyond the toddler years her language skills improve and attention span lengthens. These developmental advances now make it possible to hold sustained conversations. Instead of talking in simple phrases, which may have been more appropriate for her when she was a toddler, you can now express complete ideas. Following is a [...]
Healthy Eating: Snack Tips For Children

Healthy Eating: Snack Tips For Children

Author PAL

Breakfast, lunch and dinner typically make up a child’s daily diet. Although children’s diets are made up of structured meals, snacks find their way into the routine. Snacks are typically low in nutrition but they don’t always have to be. Snacks have the potential to support or improve your child’s eating routine. Here are some […]

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