How To Discipline A Child That Breaks The Rules And Doesn’t Listen
You broke your own rule mama! You used the car as a closet! Said my daughter beyond excited to have […]
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Children Are Wired For Empathy And Insisting On Apologies Is Not Necessary
Knowing how to make amends is a very valuable life skill. As children grow they have many opportunities to apologize
How To Stop Power Struggles with a Very Assertive Child
If you have a child that is getting into power struggles with you, you also have a child that is
Essentials for Parenting Stubborn and Determined Children
Positive parenting is not about keeping our children happy 100% of the time or giving in to every demand or bending the earth to suit our child’s desires. However, it is important that we pay attention and strike a balance between the needs of the child, the family and our own. When everyone’s needs and feelings are being considered, and cooperation and communication are the focus instead of commands, demands and high expectation, parents and children can really find wonderful harmony.
What is the Difference between Praise and Encouragement?
focusing on their abilities/strengths/qualities–things you want to encourage for they help our children become more confident, feel more capable, able to take risks, to rally from mistakes, to move through struggle. To know “I can really use my brain” sets a child up to work through a tough homework problem in an empowering way. Hearing “You are so smart!” can leave a child at a loss when they don’t do well on a test, or when they can’t figure out a problem. Using “You CAN be” instead of “You ARE…” gives a child the chance to be something else. Empowering!
How to Discipline Through Connection Using Your Child’s Love Language
My arms were still sore from scrubbing the dark streaks of marker my toddler had happily scribbled, off our porous
Your Child May Have The Best Solution For Unwanted Behavior
My then 3-year old son and I were at our favorite family camp one summer. My son loved to play
When your Child Says: I Hate You!
Responding calmly to “I hate you” isn’t always easy but that in that moment, our children really need us to be sensitive, compassionate, loving and empathetic.
Three Tips For Getting Kids Ready and Out the Door Struggle Free
Discover tried and true parenting tips for getting everyone out the door in the morning. Do mornings at your house
8 Proven Ways That Teach Children To Respect Safety Rules
Have you ever told your children not to hide in a clothing store, not to touch dangerous things, or not