Note: This piece, written by me, was originally published on Stridepost.com, a website dedicated to helping families stay organized and achieve goals together. “How did you do it?” my mom friend asked me. Her first two kids were quite a … Continue reading New Babies and Sibling Rivalry
Stop kicking the table!…Don’t blow bubbles in your milk!…Quit banging the silverware!…Be quiet!…GET OUT FROM UNDER THE TABLE!!! Sound familiar? Is dining out with your kids a pleasure or a nuisance? If your restaurant vocabulary is loaded with words like … Continue reading Peaceful Dining Out with Kids
This is the final post in a series about teaching obedience. I previously addressed the principles of consistency and clear expectations. Last is consequences. Consequences. Nobody likes giving them. Nobody likes receiving them. So, in an effort to make this post a bit more … Continue reading Three Reasons Why Your Child Doesn’t Obey
On a hot July morning in 2009, Hubby and I planned to assemble a new outdoor toy for Little Red. It was a Cozy Coupe, the Little Tikes car that kids propel Fred Flintstone-style. We opened the box and found about six large plastic pieces, … Continue reading Two Reasons Why Your Child Doesn’t Obey
Phoebe Buffay kept rat babies. They had names, regular feedings, and a bedtime schedule. We Friends fans snickered as Phoebe and her boyfriend rearranged their priorities to accommodate their new parenting responsibilities. Ah, that wacky, zany situation comedy! This next part isn’t a joke…I once cared for … Continue reading Why Your Child Doesn’t Obey
Your child will try to bargain with you. Your response will impact your parent-child relationship and the mood in your home. Continue reading Parenting: Compromising Without Caving
Have you ever looked at your child and wondered, Whose kid is this? Whether it’s talent, likes and dislikes, or the way he views life in general…he just doesn’t make sense to you. Yet it’s your responsibility to nurture him, provide for him, and … Continue reading Tips for Parenting a Child Whose Personality is Different From Yours
My son loves a clear plan. Any time we get in the car, for example, Little Red wants to know the details. Where are we going? What road is it on? What is it close to? How long does it take to … Continue reading Tips for Parenting A Child Whose Personality is Like Yours
In this series about setting emotional boundaries, I’ve been encouraging parents to express their emotions to their children in a productive way. If we verbalize how our kids’ words and actions are affecting us, we can then set boundaries and preserve our … Continue reading More Tips for Healthy Talk About Emotions: Setting Emotional Boundaries with Your Child, Part Three
Have your children ever seen you erupt? One moment, you’re calm Mom or cool Dad and the next moment…BOOM! You’re Mt. Vesuvius, spewing anger, frustration, or hurt. As boiling lava careens down the mountain, your children are caught in its … Continue reading Tips for Healthy Talk About Emotions: Setting Emotional Boundaries with Your Child, Part Two
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