Posts Tagged "self-control"

Screen Time Success

Screen Time Success

Parents hear a lot about how important it is to limit their child's screen time, a decision made difficult by how much kids enjoy it. What with all the studies and experts concluding that too much can affect everything from physical health to success in school, it's easy to panic when it looks like your child is addicted. As both a babysitter and a member of the first internet generation I have a...

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When Needs Appear to Conflict

When Needs Appear to Conflict

"How can I provide the support and attention my three-year old needs from me and help him to be more independent at the same time?" is a question that many parents face. (See aceiatx's question in her comment on CAN DOs Work for All Ages) The short answer is:  Provide support and attention when it's OK with you, and model independence when it's not. SWYS: "You are done eating and want me to...

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