Author: Olivia H. Damm
10 Ways to Teach Kids a Winning Attitude – On and Off the Field
Millions of children participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, dance, cheerleading and theater. I am reminded by the words of Grantland ...Should I Let My Kids Fail? 5 Tips to Help Kids Face Failure
Each day, we ask them many questions in order to avoid minor messes and unwanted consequences. We want them to be confident, but ...7 Steps For Apologizing To Your Child
You hear a loud crash in the living area two minutes after seeing a blurry Oliver and Emma screaming through the hall. You ...What Every Parent Should Know About Bedwetting, Accidents, and Potty Training
Kyle’s sheets are wet again. The whole family is tired. #WishBedwettingWouldStop In our culture, toileting issues are not openly discussed. In my pediatric urology practice, ...How to Change Habits WITHOUT Causing a Food Fight
This message is for every parent who has felt frustrated trying to feed their picky eaters without losing their temper or giving ...Eight Tips to More Grateful Kids
Oh, those annoying first-world issues. Like when your teenager is upset because he can’t use his cell phone on the Thanksgiving road ...Grandparents As Sitters – 3 Guidelines To Avoid Conflict
Trusting your sitter to watch your kids is a major stress factor for parents, whether it’s a regular sitter or just arranging ...Kids Not Listening? Don’t Count on 1-2-3!
Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to get your children to listen? You know the drill: You tell your child to put away ...Resisting Rewards: When Treats Turn Sour
The times are hard, and it sometimes seems like we live in a “What’s In It For Me?” society. We see this in ...When Sibling Fights Turn Physical: Ultimate Guide to Success
Sibling fights can be emotionally draining for parents. This is not a simple argument- He took my stuff, or “She won’t stop saying me!” These ...
