Self-control is sometimes described as the ability to limit one’s impulses in the absence of an authority figure. It is often related to one’s developing sense of ethics and values. For example: A 10-year-old child is in a store and sees a pack of gum. They want that pack of gum, but don’t have any Read More
Category: School Age Children
At The Store
Here are some tips to make shopping a positive experience. Plan ahead Be Realistic: is your child too tired or hungry to shop? Are you? If yes, postpone your trip. Review the rules: before entering the store, state your expectations, for example,“Stay with me,”“Look with your eyes,”“Walk in the store.” Take a list: let your Read More
ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Having a child with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be very challenging. This tip sheet aims to answer some questions you may have, and offer some encouragement for you and your child. What does ADHD look like?A child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may have trouble with thinking about the future, concentrating in school, Read More