by Terry Levy | Sep 5, 2017 | Parenting
For decades, anecdotal and scientific research has shown the harmful effects to children of television, movie and video game violence. The four main effects are aggression, desensitization, fear and negative messages (Murray 2000). Consider these troubling realities:...
by Terry Levy | Aug 24, 2017 | Parenting
Praise is one of the most basic methods parents use to encourage good behavior and positive self-esteem. However, praise must be used cautiously. Children will accept positive comments only if they’re consistent with their self-image. Unconditional praise and...
by Terry Levy | Jul 30, 2017 | Attachment, Parenting
The principal developmental task of the first year of life is the
establishment of a secure attachment between infant and primary caregiver.
For this bond of emotional communication to develop, the caregiver must be psychologically and biologically attuned to the...
