The Marshmallow Test: The Best Predictor of Success for Preschoolers
What if I was to tell you there is one test you can give your child today that will predict how successful […]
Being Brown and Desi in America & How to Talk to Children about Race
*This was originally a guest post for Kitaabworld.com. Being Brown and Desi in America As a child, I often fantasized about changing […]
Lights, Camera, Diwali! by Amita Roy Shah
Lights, Camera, Diwali! by Amita Roy Shah teaches all children about how and why Indian-American families celebrate Diwali. The book was mentioned […]
Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts by Jennifer DeCristoforo
Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts is more than a Chinese craft-book. It provides rich, educational content that cover the rich history of […]
3 Helpful Tips To Remember When Praising Children
Many parents believe that praise helps children with their self-esteem and confidence. However research reveals that too much praise could also make […]
How to Use Active Listening with Children
What is Active Listening? Sometimes, parents think that they are listening but they may interject before their child has completed their thoughts […]
Difficult Conversations & The “Relationship” Milestone
In my “Contemporary Parenting” class at San Jose State University, I always tell my students that it is important for parents to […]
“Time-Outs” or “Cool-Offs”?
I recently went to a seminar in Mountain View on Children’s Anger by early childhood specialist Sue Dinwiddie who helps parents understand […]