by Marilee Hartling | Apr 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Is your child always testing your limits? Congratulations, you are probably the parent of a strong-willed child! You might think that she is stubborn and difficult. But, you may also want to consider that she is curious and self-motivated. Strong willed children are...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Saying no can be so hard! You want to see them happy and you hurt when they are hurt. But, it’s important for your children to learn about limits. 7 tips: saying no and setting up limits 1. Keep in mind that the big picture is the most important 2. Manipulation...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 24, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Children start to develop a separate “sense of self” around age two, and their non-compliance only means that they are trying to be a person separate from you. At that stage, it’s common to hear lots of “I don’t want to get dressed!” “I don’t want to go to bed!” “This...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 27, 2014 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, elementary school, Featured, Preschool, Toddler, Twins, Uncategorized
7 ways that Art Therapy Can Help Families Art therapy can also be incredibly beneficial to families, allowing them to work on creative projects together, both as a way of bonding and by allowing the therapist to watch dynamics play out. During this process, the...
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