All Entries For michelle stroffolino schmidt
Why All Kids Need Recess
Reading, writing, 'rithmetic... and recess? According to experts, recess isn't a perk--it's a necessary part of the schoolday. Find out why more kids are losing their recess access
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Families Come in All Shapes and Sizes: Help Your Children Embrace Theirs
Today, there is not one model of "family." Here's how to teach our kids to love and appreciate their own families in today's diverse society.
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How to Help Children Deal When Tragedy Strikes
In explaining tragedy to children, parents face a difficult task. There is no single right thing to say, and you cannot predict reactions. You can love, communicate, and protect...
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How to Ace the Parent-Teacher Conference
Parent-teacher conferences can be tough for the adults on both sides of the little table. Learn how to really listen to your child's teacher(s) and make the most of your meetings.
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I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends
Our guest blogger, an expert on friendship, takes a break from quantifying how it's important--and shares why friends really matter. You won't want to miss this!
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Confession: Parenting is Hard (Even for the Experts)
Nobody's perfect at anything--so why expect yourself to be a "perfect" parent? Here's a lesson in giving yourself a break.
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Helping Your Kids Cope with Back-to-School Exhaustion
Starting new routines and learning new skills can make kids cranky and downright tired. Here are five ways to help your kids adjust to a new school year.
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How to Teach (and Learn) Self-Control as a Parent
If you're a parent, you've probably experienced your share of frustrating temper tantrums. Here's how to keep your cool when your child gets heated.
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How to Keep Your Child Safe in Cyberspace
It's the end of the school day: Do you know where your child is? Chances are, he's probably on the Internet. Here's how to keep your family safe from potential online dangers.
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Kindergarten 'Redshirting': A Leg Up or an Unfair Advantage?
When we were kids, you started school at age 5, plain and simple. The decision isn't so easy these days. Our parenting expert explains the controversy.
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Can We Teach Ourselves (and Our Kids) to Be Happier?
There are 2 kinds of happiness, explains parenting expert Michelle Stroffolino Schmidt, Ph.D. So which is more important? And, how can we teach happiness to our kids?
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The Popularity Contest: Why You Don't Need to Finish First
Everyone wants to be popular, but is popularity really all it's made out to be? Here's what you can do to help your kids through the social food chain.
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How Do We Raise Morally Healthy Children?
In a world full of outside influences, how can you make sure your child develops a solid moral foundation? It might not be easy, but it is possible. Here's how.
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4 Fun Ideas to Ban Summer Boredom
Now that school's out, it's up to you to keep the kids occupied all day, every day. Get expert tips on keeping kids (and parents) happy--without hours spent planning activities.
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