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Comment on Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids by Laura Kuehn, LCSW

Laura Kuehn, LCSW — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:32:59 +0000

What great ideas! The ordered shopping list may take a little extra time up-front, but the pay-off comes during your shopping trip with less backtracking and an overall shorter time in the store. And kids love to help – you are so wise to use that desire to make your trip go smoothly. Thank you for sharing!

Blessings,
Laura

Comment on Helping Kids Who Worry: Solutions from the Bible by Laura Kuehn, LCSW

Laura Kuehn, LCSW — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:26:16 +0000

Natalie,

I am so glad that you found what you needed. Have fun with the thankful tree!

Have a blessed day!
Laura

Comment on Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids by Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:35:39 +0000

On one trip I wrote down the order of the aisles and make my list by that order. I have an 8 year old, 6 year old, and 3.5 year old. If I have to take them with me, we go early (8:30) and each boy gets one of the smaller shopping carts. (Our Krogers has two sizes of carts). They get to take turns putting stuff in their cart. I’ve told them they have to stay in the same aisle as me and if they get to far away from me then the food goes in my cart. They love unloading the carts when we are ready to check out.

Comment on Helping Kids Who Worry: Solutions from the Bible by Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:24:17 +0000

Thank you! That is just the verse and suggestions I was looking for. And, I’m sure all three of my kids would like to make a thankful tree!

Comment on Teaching Children Empathy by Leading Our Children | TakeTheWordHome.com

Leading Our Children | TakeTheWordHome.com — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:32:24 +0000

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Comment on Controlling Behavior in Children by Laura Kuehn, LCSW

Laura Kuehn, LCSW — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:59:59 +0000

Marie,
Thank you so much for stopping by. Finding out the underlying cause is always a good place to start. Does your daughter tend to take charge in a group? If so, this article might help. Or could she simply be missing some social cues? Some kids are later to develop this ability than others. She may not be able to tell that her friend needs some space. Helping your daughter see the situation through the eyes of her friend might help. I just wrote an article on empathy that addresses this very issue. Here are some additional ideas:
1. You could try having a “mock cafeteria” at your kitchen table to help your daughter see different outcomes from various scenarios (ie: asking to sit instead of assuming, sitting at the same table, but not right next to her, etc.). Having her play the role of the friend would provide valuable insights.
2. It might also be helpful to make a list together of “ways to keep friends”. Helping her brainstorm in this way might shed new light on the situation.
3. To address the broader family issue, you could contact the parents and say that you realize this has become an issue and that you are working on it with her – it might help smooth the waters as you address it.

I hope this helps!

Blessings to you and yours,
~Laura

(And thanks also for the info on edits not working in the comment box. It was only happening in some browsers – I think it is fixed now )

Comment on Controlling Behavior in Children by Marie

Marie — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:43:41 +0000

This was helpful, thank you so much. How do I/we problem-solve where our child needs to be with another child at school all the time? Lunchtime has become a nightmare for another child because ours must always sit by her. Although the girls have been friends since kindergarten, our families friends as well, our child has been unable to disconnect and give this child space – creating a real problem between the families. Just an FYI, this comment box does not allow you to go back and correct something or erase something, it only allows you to backspace

Comment on Controlling Behavior in Children by Laura Kuehn, LCSW

Laura Kuehn, LCSW — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:50:36 +0000

Erin,
I am so glad you stopped by and that you were encouraged today.

Have a blessed day,
Laura