Are you tired of fighting with your kids about what to eat and getting them to move more? Are you unsure of what your kids really need for a healthy diet and exercise? In this webinar you will learn what kids need for healthy growth and development. You will have a better understanding if your child may have any issues of concern and we will discuss tips on getting even picky eaters to eat right at home and away.
Parents today are bombarded with messages telling them how to raise successful kids. One concept that plays a prominent role in those messages is "parent-child attachment," reportedly an essential foundation on which a child's optimal learning and development build. But what does "attachment" really mean, and why is it so important? How can you tell if your child's attachment with you is developing as it should?
This webinar will define discipline as opposed to punishment as a way to guide children to socially positive behaviors. With a strong base in child development, we will explore a variety of strategies to use with various age groups and personality styles. Understanding "why" your child behaves the way he or she does is one key to making choices of guidance techniques. You'll hear about some quick tips as well as long term strategies. We’ll also identify when you should be concerned about your child’s behavior and where to go for additional help.
A strong self-esteem is an essential ingredient in a child's positive development. During this webinar parents will reinforce their current skills and learn new tools to help them continue to help their children develop a strong sense of themselves that will be necessary to meet the increasing demands as they grow and mature. We will also identify potential challenges a child will face if they have low self-esteem, and offer guidelines to help parents use encouragement appropriately to support their child's growing self-image.
As children grow and develop, they go through predictable stages with expected behaviors. When parents (or other significant adults) know what to expect, they can let this understanding influence the ways they interact with their children. Understanding child development encourages acceptance of what is typical behavior - even when it is frustrating or unfamiliar. Children have phases of "odd" behaviors that are linked to development. Since all parents worry about their children being "normal," learning about development can either be reassuring or support the need to find resources for a child that may have a delay or disability.
The National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University just released a new family profile publication on "On the Road to Adulthood: Leaving the Parental Home." It examines the residential trends of 18 - 24 year olds by gender, ethnicity and race, and educational attainment.
