Rights of parents and children
Parents and children have special rights that are specific to their situation. These rights include: Best interests of the Child Parents ...How To Teach Kids To Say Sorry: 3 Steps for Success
Braydon’s nine-year-old mistake caused Emily’s Barbie to lose her head as she was getting ready for a night out. Braydon apologizes ...3 Unhelpful Things Well-Meaning Parents Say
Your child is crumpled up into a ball and sobbing in the living area over a broken toy. You rush to ...7 Steps to Encourage Honesty in our Kids and Put an End to Lying
Your budding artist may suddenly abandon the crayon mural on the hall. Your daughter may tell you that she has ...How to Notice the Good in Children
“Affirming Words from Moms and Dads are Like Light Switches.” Gary Smalley says that if you speak a word or two ...10 Ways to Teach Kids a Winning Attitude – On and Off the Field
Millions of children participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, dance, cheerleading and theater. I am reminded by the words ...Should I Let My Kids Fail? 5 Tips to Help Kids Face Failure
Each day, we ask them many questions in order to avoid minor messes and unwanted consequences. We want them to be ...7 Steps For Apologizing To Your Child
You hear a loud crash in the living area two minutes after seeing a blurry Oliver and Emma screaming through ...What Every Parent Should Know About Bedwetting, Accidents, and Potty Training
Kyle’s sheets are wet again. The whole family is tired. #WishBedwettingWouldStop In our culture, toileting issues are not openly discussed. In my pediatric ...How to Change Habits WITHOUT Causing a Food Fight
This message is for every parent who has felt frustrated trying to feed their picky eaters without losing their temper ...Eight Tips to More Grateful Kids
Oh, those annoying first-world issues. Like when your teenager is upset because he can’t use his cell phone on the ...Grandparents As Sitters – 3 Guidelines To Avoid Conflict
Trusting your sitter to watch your kids is a major stress factor for parents, whether it’s a regular sitter or ...Kids Not Listening? Don’t Count on 1-2-3!
Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to get your children to listen? You know the drill: You tell your child to ...Resisting Rewards: When Treats Turn Sour
The times are hard, and it sometimes seems like we live in a “What’s In It For Me?” society. We see ...When Sibling Fights Turn Physical: Ultimate Guide to Success
Sibling fights can be emotionally draining for parents. This is not a simple argument- He took my stuff, or “She won’t stop ...Teen Dating: 5 Tips for Talking to Your Teen
Just imagine. It’s breakfast time on a beautiful Monday morning. The sun is shining through the open window, and the smell of ...When Parents Disagree on Discipline: 9 Steps to Harmonious Parenting
You promised to stay together in sickness and health, for better or worse, richer and poorer. But now, you are ...Is Tattling Good or Bad? It’s Actually Both
“He stole my toy but won’t return it!” It was my turn to be the winner. He is a cheater. It’s unfair ...When Rewards Become Expected -What Are You Teaching?
This is a common question that we get from parents. “Should We Continue to REWARD Positive Behavior Once that Behavior ...Facebook Fans Share Fun Learning Strategies for the Last Few Weeks of Summer
School’s out. No more early alarm clocks, lunches packed, and pop quizzes. It doesn’t mean that learning is over. Summer learning can ...5 Steps To Put the Brakes on Backtalk
You’re not alone. You are not alone. Backtalk is one of the most common parenting complaints that I hear from the hundreds of thousands ...Why Do Kids Talk Back?
This is enough to make the blood boil in any parent with a level head! How dare she speak to me ...Shift the Power Struggle Paradigm
Remembering two simple but very important sentences is the key to avoiding power struggles in the first instance. “We cannot ...3 Tips for Parenting Separately…Yet Successfully
Christina McGhee is a Divorce Coach, and we are delighted to have her on our blog. Christina McGhee specializes in raising ...5 Tips to Tame the Terrible Twos
Your 18-month-old daughter is playing in the garden while you enjoy a cup of coffee at your mother’s house. She ...8 Strategies for Picky Eaters: End the Mealtime Battles for Good
Is your dining table a battleground? Do you engage in hostage negotiations over vegetables at mealtime instead of reflecting on ...4 Mistakes Parents Make That Fuel Tantrums
Temper tantrums. There are two more obscene words in the English language. Parents probably won’t find it offensive. It’s still a ...Do’s and Don’ts to End Hitting for Good
This post is for children OVER 3 years old. It’s easy to be frustrated by hitting and other aggressive behavior ...How To Be A Financial Role Model to Your Kids
Farnoosh is a personal finance expert, best-selling author, and blogger. I am delighted to welcome him to our blog. Farnoosh Torabi ...4 Ways to Celebrate the Season Without Breeding Entitlement
Your 8-year-old son is filling out his Christmas wish list at the table. The gleam of his eyes is so sweet ...
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