The Gift of Relationship

The stress of holiday gift-giving is often overwhelming, particularly so during these economic times. Big emotions can be stirred in us when our kids come to us with a huge list or seem ungrateful for the incredible gifts they did get. It’s easy for both parent and child to get pulled into the consumerism of…

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Can A Child Be Too Attached?

Too Attached

Dr. Neufeld recently completed a series of interviews with Kids in the House. I’m pleased to have permission to share these informative videos to bring you Dr. Neufeld’s attachment-based, developmentally friendly parenting advice — in three minutes or less!   Can children be too attached to parents?| Find More Parenting Tips, Advice, and Videos at…

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Building strong relationships with our children

Strong Relationships

Summer is here and, for many of us, that means so are our kids. Finally, the possibility of that elusive (and guilt-producing) ideal, “quality time,” has arrived. Shortly after the relief of not making school lunches, however, many of us will be yearning for September, when the kids go back to school. Being with our…

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