Moms Who Make a Difference
Most parents would agree that when their job is done, they want a child who is responsible, cooperative, respectful, honest, empathetic, resilient and courageous. Over the next two months we will look at three widely used parenting tools: Punishments, consequences and a solution-focused approach. By then, the reasons to move away from punishment and toward […]
Despite studies that show the negative effects of spanking on children, far too many parents still resort to this form of discipline.
Corporal punishment is an ineffective way to teach children to be responsible, confident and trustworthy.
Have you ever entered summer with a lot of enthusiasm for all the things you and your children are going to do, and suddenly it’s mid-August? Where does the time go?
At our house, we learned that the best summers don’t just happen… they involve a little bit of planning. Here’s how:
My 8-year-old just won’t go to bed!”
“My son has to do his homework. I don’t want to hear the arguments!”
“When I was a kid and my dad told me to do my chores, I jumped to it! What’s with the protests?”
Many parents are uncomfortable with strong negative emotions. Trying to be helpful, they offer their child distraction, rush to fix the problem and either minimize or deny the child’s feelings.
As we were talking one day, a father shared his fear with me that his children might be manipulating him. He wanted to know how he could tell and what he could do to avoid it.
It is a great question! The short answer is, “yes.”
But please read on…
One of the richest loves in the world – that of parent for child – doesn’t get as much press this time of year as romantic love.
Still, those who are parents know that for them it is Valentine’s Day every day of the year.
Children need love every day to grow and thrive.
The secret to bedtimes without hassles? Routine.
Children always do better when they know what to expect and are comforted by rituals throughout the day.
When children follow a routine, they are more likely to be cooperative.
Did your cute, little child just bite someone? You are shocked. And you are not alone!
An article in “Pediatric and Child Health” suggests that in day-care settings, biting occurs approximately once a day. We don’t hear about it because most parents don’t talk about it.
“Did you wear my sweater without asking?”
“Bobby, this is the third time I’ve had to bring your lunch to school this week.”
“I fed your gerbil again.”
“Jennifer, have you taken my eyebrow tweezers again?!!??”
