What To Do When Your Discipline Strategy Stops Working
I’ve tried it all! I’ve done gold star rewards. I have tried fun prizes as bribes. We’ve done fun fuzzy pom-pom […]
Talking To Children About Tragic News Stories
Tragedies and difficult moments are tough to understand for children and for us adults. Watching our children be upset, fearful or confused is not easy at all. We can’t undo what happened, we cannot keep our children from feeling upset but we can be supportive and loving and open to all the questions, and grateful, very grateful for every day we have together with our wonderful children, friends and family. Keep striving to be kind, positive and compassionate. Here are some ideas to help your family cope with difficult events:
Positive Parenting: What To Do When Your Child Lies To You
When children lie, taking a break to cool off before addressing the situation can help you first find the emotional space and the right tools to move forward. An effective way to deal with lies is to remember the TRUTH: Traps, Respect, Understanding, Time Off and Honesty. Read on to find out more…
Step Into Your Child’s Shoes To Stop Defiance
For many families it’s back to school time. And while it’s an exciting and happy time, back to school can also
Three Positive Discipline Solutions For Demanding Behaviors
Underneath tantrums, entitled “me, mine, give me more” demands, back talking and power struggles is more than just your child
Positive Parenting: Punishing Misbehavior Doesn’t Have to be the Answer
One morning my four year old daughter and I were getting ready to leave the house when she suddenly yelled
How To Set Limits on Your Child’s Behavior in a Positive and Respectful Way
Positive Parenting essentials for setting limits on your child’s behavior The other morning at playgroup, a little boy kept running up to
Encouraging Children to Listen: 3 Steps to Avoid Yelling
When children don’t listen, being calm and confident can take extra effort, but really it is the key to getting kids to listen. To encourage children to listen more, and stop yelling you can try these three steps.
Two Ways To Use Playful Parenting To Set Limits and Encourage Cooperation
Playful parenting can encourage more cooperation and listening. It is possible to be playful and set meaningful parenting limits. Playfully
Encouraging Children to Participate in Household Chores
Is encouraging your child to help around the house a battle or a breeze? Can you relate to what these