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Christmas Shopping With Toddlers: Dr. Linda’s 10 Tips
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Linda Mintle
A reader asks: As much as I love to shop on-line, I prefer to tackle the masses during Christmas and head to the malls and store. My question is, “How can I shop with two little ones (ages two and four) and remain sane?” I will have to take them with me but really want…
6 Tips to Avoid Child Meltdowns During the Holidays
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Linda Mintle
Are you dreading that trip in the car to grandparents? Is the hype of the holidays overstimulating your children? Too much sugar, too little sleep? Try these 6 tips: 1) Routines and rituals: Try to keep as many going as you can. Even when you travel, insist on a regular bedtime. Take their favorite…
4 Ways to Cultivate An Attitude of Gratitude
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Linda Mintle
There is a great deal of entitlement in our culture. Daily, we are reminded as to what we deserve. Humility seems to be a lost character trait in a celebrity culture. So how can you intentionally develop an attitude of gratitude? Try these ideas every day, not just at Thanksgiving. 1) Write down 3 things…
Change Whining Into Gratitude
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Linda Mintle
A mom asks: The other day I was so embarrassed because my child whined around when I was trying to talk to another mom. When our children whine, it really bothers us. We want to turn that whining to gratitude. How do we make that happen? When you want to extinguish one behavior and then…
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