Betsy Brown Braun

Child Development and Behavior Specialist. Parent Educator. Best Selling Author

Child development

Whose Decision is it?

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Self-Reliance is a hot topic in the world of parenting these days.  My Self-Reliance seminars fill right up, standing room only.  Actually cultivating self-reliance and its myriad component parts is not so easy.  In fact, I believe it is harder for parents than it is for children. And I think it’s parents who undermine a child’s development of self-reliance in so many ways. High on the How-To list is allowing kids to make their own decisions. The ability to make decisions for yourself is a … [Read more...] about Whose Decision is it?

Tips for Dealing with Scary Current Events with Children

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Whether it is the horror of a violent event, an act of terrorism, or a natural disaster, the news of  such things can have powerful impact on  children of all ages.  It can cause tremendous fear and anxiety, or it can just raise some questions. Each child will react differently. But no one goes totally unaffected. In dealing with your child, here are some tips that will help you to help your child process what has happened. First of all, take care of your own feelings. Children take … [Read more...] about Tips for Dealing with Scary Current Events with Children

Watch Your Words: A lessons for kids

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My client was mortified. She had just received a call from the teacher saying that her 8-year-old son called his good friend a “butt hole” while on the playground. Even though the teacher had only overheard the comment, the parent had to be told how inappropriate her son had been. Days later a different client wrote to share that her 5-year-old son’s teacher called with similar news. When it was his turn to introduce himself to a new teacher, her son stated his name and added, “and I have a … [Read more...] about Watch Your Words: A lessons for kids

It’s Not Bad for Parents to Disagree

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It is no surprise to me how common it is for parents to have different beliefs, considering that marriage is a union of two people from different backgrounds. Each of us is the product of the environments in which we were raised and the life experiences we have had. I am often surprised when parents actually do agree on so many things. I am not talking about different parenting styles.  I am referring to parents who have different topical opinions and beliefs, sometimes really big ones.  … [Read more...] about It’s Not Bad for Parents to Disagree

Talking to Your Kids About the Election

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Certainly the outcome of the election gives new meaning to the words parents have told their growing children forever:  “You can be the president; anyone can be president.”  What an election surprise. Regardless of for whom you voted, many parents are wondering how to explain the election to their kids.  Not only must parents deal with and explain their own feelings, but you need to deal with your children’s questions and expressions of their feelings, fear and safety included. A parent … [Read more...] about Talking to Your Kids About the Election

My Top 15 Parenting Tips in Recognition of 15 years of Parenting Pathways, Inc.

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I have been working with families—teaching children, directing schools, and consulting with parents—for 45 years. Yikes!  Accompanying parents on their parenting pathways became my life’s work. As the years have crept by and I have worked with hundreds of families, a core set of beliefs has become clear to me. In recognition of Parenting Pathways, Inc. 15 year anniversary this month, I offer 15 tips about parenting that will make a difference in your children’s and your lives now. More … [Read more...] about My Top 15 Parenting Tips in Recognition of 15 years of Parenting Pathways, Inc.

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