Siblings Without Rivalry This Summer
by Jennifer Kogan, LICSW
We are now more than halfway through the summer - plenty of time for lots of family togetherness, which can sometimes lead to sibling squabbles. As the temperature climbs outside, things may be heating up for you with the kids inside. You may be asking yourself, what is a parent to do when the kids start fighting?
Before we go any further, let's take a moment to look back at our own relationships with our siblings. Can you remember your parents yelling at you both to "stop fighting and get along," or being ordered to, "go to your room" or perhaps being spanked? Did any of these methods work to help you get along better with your
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Local counselor, Jennifer Kogan shares the reasons why parents might what to rethink the way we praise our children. You will be surprised by what you read.
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What's wrong with a little praise?
By - Jennifer Kogan, LICSW While it may seem counterintuitive, it is actually not always helpful to say "Good job!" to your toddler or child. Here's why. Many years ago, (when most of us parents were toddlers ourselves) a child psychiatrist named Haim Ginott made a discovery. He happened to see a young boy pick up a heavy chair. Dr. Ginott said to the boy, "Wow, you sure are strong!" The boy replied with a shrug, "No, I'm not." The boy's discouraged
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