"Hi, my name is Irina, and I feel quite anxious about letting my 10-year-old walk by himself to school." That would be me at the Anxious Anonymous (Parent Edition) meeting if such an organization existed. Maybe I should start one,…
Experts suggest that having Family Meetings for just 20 to 30 minutes each week can help families stay connected, work as a team, and have a family calendar under control. Moreover, it is one of the best ways to teach…
When you have to get three little kids out the door on time in the morning, it’s really hard to keep calm. In our home, I sometimes felt that nagging and repeating myself hundreds of times was the only way…
One night last week, we had an unexpected visitor in our bedroom. The intruder slid between the sheets, hugged me tightly and whispered: “Mummy, there is a monster under my bed! It’s really scary. Can I sleep with you?” That…
The Optimistic Child. Book Summary. A Revolutionary Approach to Raising Resilient Children Martin Seligman Nicholas Brealey Publishing (19 April 2018) Book | eBook About the author Martin Seligman, Ph.D, is the father of Positive Psychology movement. His work in Positive…
