When your child isn’t talking with you about their challenges, it’s time to reflect on what you are saying that is contributing to their silence. They aren’t trusting you enough to share with you. Rather than trying to get them to open up with questions, which feels like an interrogation, learn about the Supporter Parenting…
DetailsMany couples have challenges. Sharon Mead, LMFT, has created an amazing video to explain how to create greater harmony in your couple relationship. See her message below. I created a video for a client audience that explains the workings of the rigid self-perpetuating cycle that couples get into driven by attachment needs and fears. This…
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Books That Can Help Children Manage Their Anxiety Anxiety disorders in children are not uncommon; in fact, some studies indicate that as many as 1 in 8 children experience anxiety that impedes their social, personal and academic functioning. Children with anxiety disorders will often try to avoid situations they perceive as threatening or in which…
DetailsBy Mom of 7 and 9 year olds My daughter, Beth, is 9 and very strong-willed which can lead to intense emotional outbursts. I tend to try and take away her hurt feelings. I’m going through a divorce and my Child’s Advocate has advised me to stop doing this because it isn’t helping my daughter.…
DetailsWinning Kids Over without Threats or Rewards About Elementary School-Aged Children with Cynthia Klein – Certified Parenting Educator Thursday, March 22, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Parents Place Palo Alto, $45 Win your children’s cooperation and discover how to perfect the art of setting and enforcing rules and expectations without the need for punishments or rewards.…
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“I do so much for my children and they just don’t appreciate it. They think only about themselves. Sometimes, I feel like I’m here simply to give them what they want. Why don’t they think about me?” It’s developmentally appropriate for young children to think only of their needs. As their brain develops, they begin…
DetailsFor descriptions and registration links, go to Cynthia’s website Classes at Parents Place are typically small, under 12 people, so questions relevant to the class can be answered. Parenting the Positive Discipline Way (Preschool/Elementary School) – 3 sessions – Wednesdays, March 14, 21, & 28. Parents Place San Mateo 6:30 – 8:30 Winning Kids…
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Stop Struggling—Learn How to Turn Conflict into Cooperation—2 sessions (Elementary/Middle School) Wednesday, February 28 and March 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM This workshop, based on Cynthia Klein’s new book Ally Parenting, will teach you how to pick the most effective parenting strategy for each parent-child conflict. Once you have the right solution, then voila! You’ll…
DetailsI am giving private parent coaching to a couple with a very strong-willed 7 year-old girl. She usually responds with “No” when asked to do anything. If pushed, the daughter will end up exploding and possibly hitting. Everything they’ve tried hasn’t worked. Telling her to calm down and to stop especially doesn’t work. The…
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