Younger Children’s Reaction to Death

June 30th, 2007 by admin

Younger Children’s Reaction to Death
by Charlotte M. Mathes, LCSW, Ph.D.
Author of And a Sword Shall Pierce Your Heart

Because children grieve differently from adults, they may appear not to be mourning at all. One adult client confessed her long held guilt that as a child, the day her sister died, she went to a neighbor’s to play. This woman has been mourning her sister’s death for thirty years. With help, she recalled how bad she felt about her sister’s death, even though she chose to play. Children often resume play even while hurting inside. They need more physical activity to release their strong emotions. Having a shorter attention span, they also require frequent respite from their grief and will often alternate short periods of mourning with pursuing other interests.

Children’s reactions to death are also influenced by their concept of its finality, an understanding that progresses as they pass through successive developmental stages. In the early years, supposing death reversible, children believe a brother or sister will return and are not likely to be devastated. They attribute the imagined return of life to the good effects of ambulances, hospitals, or doctors who will magically revive the deceased. Read the rest of this entry »

Preventing Infant Tooth Decay

June 29th, 2007 by admin

Preventing Infant Tooth Decay

by Tammy Pinarbasi

Tooth decay in infants and small children is commonly referred to as baby bottle tooth decay. It results from prolonged contact to sweet liquids that cling to the infant’s or child’s teeth. Read the rest of this entry »

Teaching Tip For Telling Someone No – Cullen’s abc’s

June 29th, 2007 by admin

Bug Bookmark

June 27th, 2007 by admin

 Bug Bookmark

Materials:

Cardboard
Crayon
Glue
Paper (2 colors)
Ruler
Scissors

Method:

On the cardboard, draw a rectangle, as wide as your ruler and half as long. Draw around rim of a glass to make a circle at the top of the rectangle. Circle will be the bug. Draw smaller circle on colored paper. Cut out circle. Glue on top of large circle. Cut half circle for head. Decorate the bug. Cut out bookmark. Place in favorite book.

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What Children Gain When You Love Their Mother

June 26th, 2007 by admin

What Children Gain When You Love Their Mother

Written by Ken Canfield, Ph.D.

“Who has helped you the most in your fathering?” We asked that very question to thousands of men as part of our research. Some answered, “My father” or “My pastor.” Several mentioned Dr. James Dobson. But the most popular answer by far was, “My wife.” And when we asked, “Who helps you overcome struggles in your fathering?” the number one answer was, again, “My wife.” Read the rest of this entry »

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