with Dr. Nerissa Bauer
with Dr. Nerissa Bauer
Kids don’t always understand when they might see a child behaving or acting in unexpected ways. And let’s face it. Sometimes other kids ask questions. Sometimes inappropriate ones. In public. A little too loudly. Parents may sometimes be at a loss for how to help their child be aware and sensitive to other children who …
Anxiety can feel like a “tornado inside the mind.” It can cause kids to lose sleep, have bellyaches or headaches. When kids are worried, they can have tantrums, meltdowns, be defiant or show other challenging behaviors. Unfortunately, while in the midst of a pandemic with everyone’s life in chaos, it is more common than not. …
Readers of my blog will know that I LOVE the original book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk. The book focuses on communication strategies that parents will find both practical and commonsense. I have always been a fan of these authors and …
Using mindfulness with kids is becoming increasingly popular. Mindfulness can improve happiness, attentiveness, emotional regulation, and relieve stress. Kids with ADHD or anxiety can use mindfulness to learn to be still or understand their feelings. Mindful-based parenting approaches teach caregivers how to stay cool and self-regulate their own emotional responses. Learn how to introduce the …
After a diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), parents and children may have lingering questions. Parents may not know how to start the conversation with their children. Children may not know what questions to ask. Children may be confused or scared about what ADHD actually means. Help children understand ADHD with a children’s book and …
Have you ever wondered how to help your child learn to become more organized? Ever wished your child could plan for their day and know what they needed to be prepared? Wondered if your child would ever come to see order in the chaos of life? Every parent wants to see their child become a …
When parents face divorce or separation, it can be very stressful to break the news to children. Last month I had developed a parent-friendly handout on talking tips for parents to help them stay child-focused when facing this particular life change. For readers of my blog, you know I love finding children’s books that help …
For those of you with more than one child, how many times have you heard, “MOMMY, that’s not fair! He got to choose last time…it’s my turn!” or “DADDY, She got a new (insert object of choice), how come I don’t get one?” Siblings naturally cannot help themselves from comparing what they have to their …
Mindfulness is becoming increasingly popular but what is it? The science and evidence behind its application with children and teens is growing. Mindfulness is being aware, moment to moment of your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations and the environment around us. We notice these things without judgement. Recognize these sensations and then letting them go. …
In honor of today being Valentine’s day, I wanted to share a wonderful “go to” book I find myself sharing with families and friends. I love this book because of the simplicity of the message and the promise of finding something new and fun to do with your children to show them ANY day that …
