Obedience Vs. Cooperation: How to Transform Your Communication and Discipline Style
Obedience and cooperation are not the same thing, and particularly when it comes to raising resilient, happy children the difference […]
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Encouraging Better Behavior When Your Child Acts Out
How to help a child who is acting out by setting clear, kind limits and offering positive guidance. Walking out of
Teaching Children Respect
“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” –
The Night Before Christmas for Moms
It was the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning
25 Fun Year End Interview Questions For Kids
If your child isn’t very chatty, I encourage you to ask just a few questions at a time. We have also sometimes taken these questions and placed them into a jar for family meal conversations starters too.
Helping your Child through Change or Difficult Transitions
Moving house, starting a new school, the birth of a sibling or any other changes and transitions can be very challenging for
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…
9 Respectful Ways To Stay Involved In Your Teen’s Life
Snooping or Shaming Teens Will Not Give You More Control or Respect: Here is What Will. Teens…One minute they want all
Why Problem Solving Wins over Fixing Behavior
Let’s think about the challenging moments of parenting. You know, the frustrating moments that make you wonder why you ever
Social Media + Tweens: Why we’re taking it slow…
We all need to make the choices that are right for our family, that fit with our values. Kids have to be at least 13 to be on social media. I know this isn’t really an enforceable rule and that loads of kids under 13 are using social media – but it is something I am going to choose to hold on to over here. I want my kids to practice integrity when they are online.I want my kids to be creative and expressive when they are online. I want my kids to value privacy.