Tag Archive for: Elementary

Morning Routines

Morning Routines

Dr Scott Turansky Getting ready in the morning can be a great training time for children. Many things need to get done and the same routines are typically repeated day after day. With some strategic planning on the part of parents, kids…

Setting Limits on Technology

Dr Scott Turansky You didn't sign up to become the screen police. But here you are, locked in a daily battle over phones, tablets, gaming, and social media. Your child gets angry when you set limits. They sneak devices when you're not looking.…
Building Internal Motivation

Build Internal Motivation

Parents often tire of prodding kids to start moving. They ask the question, “How can I get my child to do things on his own without me having to push him along?” The answer is to build internal motivation, but that can be complicated,…