by Kiegan Blake
For many parents, the prospect teaching your child is daunting. How do I school my kids when I’m not a trained teacher? How do I get anything else in the house done? What about my child’s social needs? What about my job? These are just a few worries you may be having....
by Kiegan Blake
Safety & Security – Kids need to have a secure foundation of consistency in where they live, the primary people in their lives and in daily routines. Safety is also created from both love and boundaries from primary caregivers, which sets the stage for your...
by Kiegan Blake
All behavior is a form of communication, though at times you may wish that your child had better ways to let you know he is upset! How your child manages his emotions has an impact on how he copes at home, at school and with his friends. Of course, emotional...
by Kiegan Blake
Tantrums are a form of communication that indicate an overload state and have varying underpinnings. A tantrum can be due to a physiologic reason and may simply mean your child is overwhelmed. The primary culprits are fatigue, hunger, change in diet, coming down with...
by Kiegan Blake
Sibling relationships are one of the most important and long lasting relationships your children will have. What a gift! They vary according to ages of the siblings, the “gap” in ages, the individual developmental and temperament profiles of the kids as...
by Kiegan Blake
Spirited children are those that often have boundless energy, a quick mind, curiosity and terrific negotiation skills. They can tend to have a wiggly body, and may be vulnerable to getting into hot water for acting before thinking. It is important to consider that...
