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Parents are introduced to six core building blocks for children to manage their feelings and become resilient in dealing with life stress. These competencies are: • Recognizing and accepting feelings. • Expressing feelings appropriately. • Building a positive outlook. • Developing coping skills. • Dealing with negative feelings. • Dealing with stressful life events. Must […]

Hassle-free shopping with children. This discussion uses shopping trips as an example of one of the most common times parents have to deal with difficult behavior in public. Positive parenting strategies are discussed as step-by-step suggestions for preventing problems and teaching children how to behave on shopping trips. Parents develop individualized plans to manage problem […]

Family meals can be an enjoyable social event. Mealtimes with a toddler can be busy and chaotic, while they are learning how to eat independently. Learn suggestions to help you encourage your toddler to eat with a spoon, sit at a table with others and eat a variety of foods. Registration is required! Click here to […]

The first time your toddler throws a tantrum can be startling, sometimes embarrassing, and often overwhelming. Tantrums can start at around 12 months of age as toddlers begin to become more independent. They are quite common for two-year-olds, but become less common by ages three and four, if handled correctly. As children grow and learn, […]