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School Age Sibling Rivalry

School Age Sibling Rivalry

Author PAL
If you are the proud parent of more than one child, you probably experience the sounds of sibling rivalry and conflict on a regular basis. (“Mom, he’s touching me!” “She’s wearing my sweater without asking!” “Get out of my room!”) Take comfort in the fact
Making and Keeping Friends

Making and Keeping Friends

Author PAL
Knowing how to make and keep friends is a very important skill for children to learn! Why? Children who learn how to develop close friendships: Tend to engage in fewer risky behaviors as teens and have fewer mental health problems as adults than those who
Homework Hassles

Homework Hassles

Author PAL
Parents want their children to be successful in school, but often the issue of homework gets in the way of that success. With a little creativity, parents can make the homework struggle easier. Ways that parents can help their children focus on homework: Help your
Encouraging Children to Help at Home

Encouraging Children to Help at Home

Author PAL
Very early in life children learn their actions, (e.g. crying, smiling), have an impact on the world and those around them. They also possess an inborn desire to assist others and affect their world. As toddlers, they imitate the actions of adults. They want to
Encouraging Responsibility

Encouraging Responsibility

Author PAL
Parents want their children to grow into responsible, caring, capable adults. The foundation for these traits must be laid early if our children are to be prepared for adult life. Because no one is born knowing how to act responsibly, children must be taught these
6 – 8 year-old developmental milestones

6 – 8 year-old developmental milestones

Author PAL
During your child’s early elementary years, changes occur in all areas of development. Below are some typical changes you might see in your child. You may notice that your 6-8 year-old: Has an increasingly strong interest in social relationships Is the center of his or
Bullying

Bullying

Author PAL
What is bullying? In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must be aggressive and include: An Imbalance of Power: Kids who bully use their power—such as physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity—to control or harm others. Power imbalances can change over time and
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