by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
Today’s children have extraordinary access to information. Want to know how something works? Search for it. Want to learn a new skill? Watch a video. Need help understanding a difficult subject? Technology can provide an explanation almost instantly. But some of...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
Adults often think meaningful family conversations are about finding the right words to say to children. Sometimes the more important skill is knowing when not to say anything at all. Ask a child a thoughtful question. Then wait. Listen. Children need opportunities to...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
When children are young, adults provide many of the answers. We tell them what’s safe. We explain what’s right and wrong. We remind them about responsibilities. We help resolve disagreements. But childhood doesn’t last forever. Eventually children...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
We often encourage children to speak clearly and confidently. But one of the most valuable communication skills requires no speaking at all. Listening. Listening tells another person: “What you’re saying matters enough for me to pay attention.” Children begin...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents & Grandparents Articles, Parents/Grandparents
Every family has values it hopes will live on through its children. Kindness, honesty, responsibility, respect, generosity, perseverance, faith, and compassion are more than words. They become part of a child’s character when they are experienced, discussed, and...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
Every family has its own stories, traditions, experiences, and ways of looking at the world. Those everyday moments can become wonderful opportunities for parents and grandparents to help children learn—not only about life, but about the values that matter most....