Creative Development

Growing a child's unique gifts

Maureen Healy is a child development expert and author of the forthcoming book 365 Perfect Things to Say to Your Kids. See full bio

November 13, 2009

The Heart of Gratitude

Getting to the heart of gratitude is worthy work. So many of us can think thankful thoughts and say simple appreciative sayings but how many of us genuinely feel a deep well of gratitude daily? It is this authentic appreciation for all the good that comes our way that helps us live longer, feel better and create positive connections in the world around us (per the latest scientific studies). Read More

October 28, 2009

Positive Parents

Earlier today over a fried green tomato sandwich (yes, I live in the South), my close colleague brought up a topic. She's been observing other parents in the neighborhood "talking trash" in front of their children. I had to think about it. As a practicing Tibetan Buddhist one of the sacred vows is not to gossip. I take that vow seriously. Read More

October 23, 2009

Raising Happy Kids

Childhood is an incredibly sensitive time when the seeds of happiness are planted. It is such seeds that help a child form a positive self-concept, worldview and connection to all of humanity. Read More

October 2, 2009

Money Messages

There is a secret psychology of money. Most people don't know about it.
- T. Harv Eker, author of Secrets of the Millionaire MInd

I believe this to be true! Money is not an "outside" game but something that we begin to "internalize" as children. Really. What did your parents teach you about money? Read More

September 23, 2009

Games for Growth

I think it's wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly
- Steven Wright, Comedian

This made me laugh! Wright is both silly and serious in his humor. Read More

September 3, 2009

Raising a Confident Child

The roots of self-confidence are born or broken in childhood. Early experiences shape our sense of self. It is often just little words that wound kids or empower their dreams. Read More

August 27, 2009

Sound Parenting

Sound is key to a child's emotional development. Not just playing commercialized programs like Baby Mozart but actually intentionally using sound to propel a child's growth is very, very powerful. After all it is the sound of praise, encouragement, unconditional love and laughter that empowers a child's best life.

Day One

Sound is critical in development since day one. Read More

August 13, 2009

Intentions (Kid-Style!)

Sending kids back to school includes a flurry of activities such as acquiring school supplies, clothes, and gear to arm your child for a new wave of learning. It is also a time of constant change with summer ending quickly and school beginning soon. Read More

August 7, 2009

Choices

It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
- J.K. Rowling

Isn't that the truth! Read More

July 16, 2009

Awakening Awareness

Automatic parenting strikes again. Within 5 hours I observed 3 incidences of parents running on "automatic" mode without any seeming awareness as to how crucial their words, actions and behavior are to their child. I am not looking for perfection but I do wish to see more and more parents operating from a positive parenting style. Read More

Child Development Basics

The speedy physical and psychological changes that children undergo from birth through adolescence often leave parents wondering how best to care for them at each stage. From how to talk so kids will listen to when to back off and allow them to fail, PT's experts weigh in.

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