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Resources for Dealing With Grief and Tragedy
Posted by Aaron Carrara on Dec 15, 2012 in Articles, Parents, Practitioners
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, especially in times of “disaster,” I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world. — Fred...
Read MoreTop Ten Bedtime Misconceptions
Posted by Aaron Carrara on Jul 2, 2009 in Articles, Parents
If your child is a perfect sleeper, read no further- pat yourself on the back and thank your lucky stars! If, on the other hand, you are convinced that your child is trying to make sure no one in your household is getting enough sleep, read on… You may be wondering why your child fights going to bed, refuses to take a nap, or wakes up in the middle of the night. Rest assured, no pun...
Read MoreWhy does he keep playing with something he shouldn’t (like the tv remote, the radio, the artwork on the walls) even though he knows better?
Posted by Aaron Carrara on Jun 18, 2009 in Articles, Practitioners
Any adults assume that an infant or young toddler “knows better” because he looks ashamed when he is scolded. Looking ashamed shows only that the child understands that he has earned your disapproval, not that he has done something wrong. You may also notice that he may look proud when praised for doing something right. This is because he knows that he is approved of for that...
Read MoreWhy does she look at me and smile when she is doing something wrong?
Posted by Aaron Carrara on Jun 18, 2009 in Articles, Practitioners
With consistent, predictable routines, a child hears and sees limits and rules many times. With sensitive guidance, she has tested the rule many times, and now understands what the rule is. When she looks at you while breaking the rule, she is showing you that she knows the rule, and is checking to see whether the rule will be enforced. She will do this many times as well! Because she has...
Read MoreWhy does she walk away from the table with food?
Posted by Aaron Carrara on Jun 18, 2009 in Articles, Practitioners
Infants and young toddlers may not understand the reasons behind many rules that exist. For example, she doesn’t know that it is unsafe or unsanitary to carry food or drinks around with her. She may be too young to know why she needs to sit to eat, but she needs to experience this as a rule. She needs to see and hear this rule many times, and she needs to test the rule again and again to...
Read MoreWhy does he bite another child?
Posted by Aaron Carrara on Jun 18, 2009 in Articles, Practitioners
Children bite in order to cope with a challenge or fulfill a need. For example, he may be biting to express a strong feeling (like frustration), to communicate a need for personal space (maybe another child is standing too close) or to satisfy a need for oral stimulation (maybe he is teething or even hungry). Trying your best to understand the underlying cause of the biting will help you...
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