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Q&A On Whining

Q&A On Whining

by smaclaughlin | Nov 10, 2021 | brain development, cooperation, developmental expectations, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, whining

QUESTION: My 5-year-old daughter’s whining puts me totally over the edge. How can I better handle this annoying behavior? ANSWER: I get it! Whining is so hard to take. It’s super triggering and brings us straight to our “downstairs” brain where we have less (if...
Navigating 5 Behaviors that Can Interrupt Your Fun

Navigating 5 Behaviors that Can Interrupt Your Fun

by smaclaughlin | Sep 3, 2021 | communication, discipline, emotional intelligence, family, handling meltdowns, positive parenting, problem-solving

You’re ready to get out and enjoy some time with your family. You make a plan, get organized, and prep everyone for your outing and then—there’s a stick thrown in the spokes. Maybe it’s a small thing you can manage quickly, like a poopy diaper or a shoe tying battle....
Freshen Up Your Child’s Social Skills

Freshen Up Your Child’s Social Skills

by smaclaughlin | Jun 11, 2021 | developmental expectations, emotional intelligence, social skills

Coming out of isolation Some of us have been at home, isolated with our children and families, for a very, very long time. I don’t know about you, but over at my house in addition to a decrease in the general cleanliness of things, everyone’s social skills are in a...
All the Ways to Be Healthy

All the Ways to Be Healthy

by smaclaughlin | Nov 16, 2019 | emotional intelligence, parenting, perspective, resiliency

It’s the third week of school and my son has already had his first cold. Why can’t they stay healthy? I don’t have any specific ideas for the runny nose and cough. We all know that good nutrition, exercise, and sleep (and maybe extra hand-washing) are the likeliest...
The Patriarchy is Burning Out Dads

The Patriarchy is Burning Out Dads

by smaclaughlin | Jun 16, 2019 | advocacy for children, emotional intelligence, family, fatherhood, gender bias, holidays

And moms, too. Raising kids comes with plenty of conflicting information and no real map or guidebook (thought I’m currently working on changing that!). We know so much about how children’s brains grow and develop. The question is no longer the binary: “nurture...
Happiness Comes from Challenges {book excerpt}

Happiness Comes from Challenges {book excerpt}

by smaclaughlin | Nov 5, 2018 | books, emotional intelligence, parenting, Uncategorized

An excerpt from The Emotionally Healthy Child by Maureen Healy The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 25 percent of American children experience anxiety and 14 percent have a mood disorder, and National Public Radio reports that as many as five million...
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