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Starting Kids with Chores for Spring Cleaning

Blog, Child, Developmental News, Growing Up, ParentingBy Dan Florell, Ph.D.November 20, 2014 Leave a comment

The daffodils are starting to peek out of the ground and there is a sense of an end to a long winter. Spring is finally appearing and it is time for spring cleaning in many households. It is also a great time of year to introduce children to the idea of household chores. Household chores…

Parenting Criticism vs. Praise and the “Good Job” Jockey

Child, Growing Up, ParentingBy Dan Florell, Ph.D.April 20, 2014 Leave a comment

As people get older, our interactions with them start to change. We tend to criticize more often and forget to praise the good things that are done. The assumption becomes that everyone should do good and be reminded when they don’t. The research does not bear this out as we need praise at all ages,…