Every now and then, when I need some cheering up or a good reminder of the truth, beauty, and goodness in relationships and life in general, I hunt up one of Grace S. Richmond’s books or short stories. Last Saturday was one of those days. To many, Richmond’s tales, set in the early 20th century…
Speech Development: What Parents Need to Know
Proper speech development is fundamental to a child’s growth and ability to thrive in life. Parents often wonder what they can do to best support their child’s speech development. I asked certified pediatric speech-language pathologist Kassie Hanson for her advice. Here’s what she said. The Epoch Times: Why is it important for parents to monitor…
Kids Need Questions
The young boy had to know! He found a screwdriver in a toolbox, moved the microwave oven away from the wall, and began trying to take it apart. His mom entered the kitchen, and with alarm, shouted, “Stop! What do you think you’re doing?” Her son innocently responded, “I need to know how the food…
Parenting Matters: Teaching Your Kids About Money
I knew 15-year-old Pat and his family for many years. His dad was a highly successful CEO and it showed in the clothing he, his wife, and his kids wore so I was surprised one summer day to see Pat come into my office in dirty, smelly tennis shoes, and sweat-soaked shorts and shirt. He…
A Historian of the Wild West
Flying into Cody, Wyoming, a glance out the window of the airplane reveals nothing but mountains as far as the eye can see. It’s rough yet majestic, desolate yet delightful. This least populous state may look uncharted from above, but once on land, the history and heritage of the West stand proud. In this part…
Like Rules, Routines Are Made to Be Broken
The movie “Groundhog Day” tells the story of Phil Connors (Bill Murray), a man doomed to relive Feb. 2 over and over again. At one point, Phil says to two drinking buddies: “What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same and nothing that you did…
Baby Milestones: From Learning to Move to Learning Emotions
Baby Milestones: Gross Motor Development Throughout the first three years, babies progress from more or less stationary beings with little body control to explorers who can roll, sit, crawl, stand, and walk. They learn how to keep their balance and to throw or catch objects. Once this happens, the main milestones of gross motor development…
Pediatrician: When a Child Does Something Wrong, Do Not Scold but Praise the Child
A mother brought her 9-year-old son to my clinic. The boy beat someone at school, and the teacher told the parent. The mother said, “I don’t know what to do with him. Scolding does not work, nor does punishment.” I asked, “Can you tell me something he is good at?” The mother said, “He doesn’t…
Pediatrician: How Parents Can Communicate Effectively With Children Who Don’t Want to Listen
A mother brought her 9-year-old son to my clinic. The boy beat someone at school, and the teacher told the parent. The mother said, “I don’t know what to do with him. Scolding does not work, nor does punishment.” I asked, “Can you tell me something he is good at?” The mother said, “He doesn’t…
How to Change Someone’s Mind
I was recently chatting with a group of people when the dialogue drifted to the question of what could be done about the problems in our society. One woman observed that solutions can’t come through force, but rather by “changing how people think.” I believe she’s right. After all, political and cultural wars are won…
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