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Dana’s Kids provides parent education, play therapy, special education services, social skills groups, parent workshops and support groups, and professional development. I have been working with children and families for over 10 years and through this site, events, and individual sessions, hope to share some of what I have learned and experienced, with you. I believe strongly that every parent and caregiver deserves to feel competent and joyful when they are with children, and that every child should feel self confident and have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. I can help you do that.
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Review: Building Self-Control, The American Way
Last Sunday the NY Times published an opinion piece in response to this past years' focus on international parenting techniques. The unifying factor of many of these practices is helping children learn self-control and self-discipline. Throughout my blog posts and workshops you will find that I repeatedly emphasize the important of positive discipline that leads ...
Guest Post: Twinsplicity
When my husband and I were dating we went on a cruise to Mexico. On the ship, we met an amazing couple from Canada who had twin boys. Halfway through the trip, my husband told me he would do anything to have twins. At the time, being 22 years old and just dating, I looked ...
My Favorite Things: Homemade Play Dough
Next time there's a snow day (or sick, rainy, "I'm bored" day), be prepared! Keep the ingredients in your pantry and you'll always have a project. Homemade Play Dough 1c Flour 1Tbsp Oil 1c Water 1/2c Salt 2Tbsp Cream of Tartar Food Coloring of Choice Mix all ingredients except food coloring in a pot. Nonstick is preferable. Your children can help with this! ...
A Fun Way To Teach Cooperation!
When teaching cooperation, the first thing to consider is whether your expectations are developmentally appropriate. Taking a 2 year old into a clothing store while you shop after they've been in their stroller for 40 minutes, and expecting them to continue to stay in the stroller, is not developmentally appropriate or reasonable. Here are some ...
ADD and Medication: A Reaction to L. Alan Sroufe's NY Times Article
By now many of us have read L. Alan Sroufe's opinion on the use of medication for people, specifically children, with ADD. He discusses the short term benefit and his belief that in the long term they do nothing for behavior or concentration. He describes ADD as "problems with attention, self-regulation and behavior." Perhaps most ...
Tips To Tame Tantrums!
Recently, in many of my parent groups and private sessions, tantrums seem to be the topic of choice. Tantruming is not new to childhood but it seems that every day an expert has a new way to end your child's tantrums. I say stick with the tried and true... Before your child tantrums, think about what sets them off. ...
