How to Discipline when your Child Tells Tall-Tales, Fibs and Lies
“My other mom lives down the street in that green house and she lets me play with the kitchen scissors […]
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Family Communication, Parenting, Preschoolers 3-5 yrs
6 Tips for Parenting a Shy Child
This is a guest post by Olga Mecking I am a shy person and an introvert. I have three children
How To Tell Whether Or Not Your Child Is Dyslexic
Dyslexia is still a relatively poorly understood condition that actually affects more children (and adults) than you might realize. As
Do Consequences Actually Work?
A time out may stop a child from spitting or hitting. The threat of “no TV” may get a child
5 Ideas to Help Focus the Attention of a Child with ADHD
*This is a guest post from Christine Maddox* There are often challenges that come with parenting a child with a
Babies: Competent & Capable from Birth
Our children are capable, competent beings from birth. Often the struggles we find ourselves caught in with our children can be
Coping When Babies Don’t Sleep: 10 Ideas to Avoid Crying It Out Training
Sleep and nighttime parenting is one hot topic when it comes to newborns and babies and even into toddlerhood. This
3 Ways of Choosing the Right Preschool for Your Child
Preschool can be a wonderful place for toddlers to grow their inner abilities, nurture their creativity, and develop those
Positive Parenting Tools: Time In vs. Time Out
Most parents that use time out do so with good intentions and sometimes, a time out can give parents and children a chance to take a break from each other to cool off. However, non punitive parenting tools such as Time In are really effective in helping children develop life long skills such as regulating emotions and making decisions. It’s a mistaken but deeply ingrained notion that children need to feel bad about their behavior in order to change it. Learn more about time in and time out.
Weekend Challenge: Mirror of Support
What a wonderful feeling to share life with those that really get us and love us just the way we