Mind Positive Parenting
Many parents and caregivers feel alone in their struggles yet we all share similar joys, frustrations, and concerns. Sharing your questions in community not only adds tangible strategies to your parenting tool kit, but also helps restore your confidence. It reminds us that children and adolescents are not a problem to be solved, but an adventure to be lived.
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Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • November 22, 2011 • No Comments
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • November 22, 2011 • No Comments
When asked to do a chore, our 12 year old son always responds with a question such as "Why do I need to do that?" followed by multiple other questions. We are both teachers and have different ideas about what he is trying to accomplish with this response. We are interested in your ideas.
Thanks,
Sandi, Rosemount, MN...
More...Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • September 16, 2011 • No Comments
I just wrote a post about the importance of forming a secure attachment with your baby. Here are ten ways you can make sure that you are putting your baby on the path towards independence and self-discipline:
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • September 16, 2011 • 1 Comment
Dr. Dave, I know that you do a lot of research on self-discipline and self reliance. I work with new parents and many are worried about "spoiling" their babies by responding immediately to their cries and picking them up. How should I respond?
Cheryl, Mississippi
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Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • June 7, 2011 • 2 Comments
I just answered a question about stress and children and shared seven essential ingredients of resiliency. But what does it look like to really nurture resilience in children? How do we increase our children's self esteem while making sure that they develop the emotional tools to navigate hardship and challenge? The good news is, we can do both at the...
More...Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • June 7, 2011 • No Comments
I watch my daughter spend so much time and energy protecting her kids from disappointment. My mom always said challenge was good for me! Should we really shield our kids so much?
Miranda, A concerned grandma from Oklahoma
Miranda,
It's not easy to watch our kids experience stress and...
More...Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • April 27, 2011 • No Comments
I saw Dr. Dave Walsh present a couple of weeks ago and loved the video he showed of the marshmallow experiment. What a fun way to learn about impulse control and delay of gratification! Where can I find this video?
Marjorie, Huron County, Michigan
Marjorie, I am glad you...
More...Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • December 10, 2010 • No Comments
I am a high school teacher and coach. I am recently seeing a trend among my student athletes of quitting sports half way through the season. When I approach their parents I get the response "they make their own decision." This deeply concerns me. Do you have any advice?
- Matt, California
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Posted by Erin Walsh • November 23, 2010 • No Comments