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Articles for parents and educators about shyness in Children, social emotional learning, daily family routine, homeschooling and other character education topics

Educational Issues, Toys, Games and Books



Gender Based Toys
What do you think? Are boys genetically programmed to play with trains, and girls with dolls? If so, is there anything wrong with that, or should we try to mix things up? Read on for an in-depth look!

Educational Toys And Books For Character Education - By Sarah Itzhaki, PhD, and Steven Tobias, PsyD
Bibliotherapy for social-emotional learning experience. Or in other words, reaching your child‘s inner-world by joining him for the ride with stories, toys and games.

About Homeschooling - At The Tip Of The Pencil - A review of the professional literature
What you need to know about homeschooling: What is it? How common? Why? Advantages and disadvantages, and what does daily routine has to do with it?


Child Nutrition & Weight Management



To Eat Or Not To Eat - Weight management, motivation for change
Weight Management: Motivation for Change

Strawberry Meltdown - Healthy diet during pregnancy
Yet another reason why we should maintain a healthy diet during pregnancy and lactation

HIP HOP DANCE IN A NUTSHELL, by Leslie Ann Garcia
Hey there, couch potato, Get up and move...


Self Esteem and Self Awareness



From Candlelight To Electricity - Shine as You Are!
From BC to 21st-Century Skills

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall - Character education and recognition
Recognition of your skills by others - the true reflection of who you are


Time Management



Our Daily Chores, Working It Out Together, by Steven Tobias, PsyD
Simple guidelines. The routine chart is more than a ‘‘Chore‘‘ chart. Introducing it to your children. Talk about time frames and activities. Monitor behavior. Allowance or rewards. Praise. Material & reinforcement.

Security Borders - Your Daily family routine and Chores, by Orly Redlich, MA, Educational Counselor
A Practical Guide for Parents to Create a Daily Routine and time management for children!


Shyness and Social Issues in Children



Highlights Of Current Research (2008) On Shyness In Children
Biological, Personality (child & parental), and cultural components of shyness.

Overcoming Shyness In Children
What is shyness? What is shy behavior? Causes of shyness & the effect it has on general well-being. How does our modern day-and-age affect the prevalence of shyness. Can we or should we overcome shyness?

THE TWO TUBA SWITCH (educational book with toys)– “HOW TO..” BOOKMARK – The complete version
A step-by-step social-emotional learning experience for parents and children with social anxiety or shyness.

By Steven E. Tobias, Psy.D.*