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What About Those Kids For Whom All The World IS a Stage?

Let’s face it, some of us are just drawn to drama, and there are definitely some kids who seem to make everything into a performance and a production. While this can be entertaining some times and add a little flare of excitement now and again—too much drama and performance can wear on a parent! What can be done when you’ve gotten lucky and have one of those very dramatic, “always performing” children? My younger sister is a professional actor, so I grew up with the cute, performing sibling. As a parent, I also lucked out and two out of my … Continue reading →

Theme Rooms: Dramatic yet Tasteful

Some of the best tips regarding theme rooms are the simplest. One important aspect of developing a great theme design is to limit your focus, rather than making every detail a themed element. For example, if you’re going for a Western or Cowboy theme, you don’t have to use a cowhide print for every fabric treatment. A little goes a long way and adding in some denim, other solid colors, and some subtle prints, will help make your space look more pulled together. Instead of a “shoot out at the old corral” look, you can create a warm cabin or … Continue reading →

Nurturing Temperamental Traits – Intensity

Intensity is in reference to your child’s energy response and how loud they are. Does your infant respond loudly and strongly to everything? Do they cry whenever anything upsets them? Is your child dramatic? Does your child show strong emotions? Or does your child get quiet when upset? Low Intensity The low intensity child does not cry often. They don’t express their displeasure or joy easily. It is hard to tell exactly how they are feeling. This child requires you to ask how things are going. Ask if something upsets them. You will need to look for physical signs of … Continue reading →