Positive Parenting Tip: The Use and Misuse of Rewards

Baby-in-Dog-Bowl.jpg

The Use and Misuse of Rewards

Discover Common Ways to Help Your Children Cope with Grief and Loss

Father-and-Son.jpg

Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss

Different Discipline Styles for Different Children

Girl-Feeding-Her-Brother.jpg

Did You Know There are Different Discipline Styles for Different Children?

An Imbalance of Family Power

Little-Girl-Wearing-Mexican-Hat.jpg

Many well-intentioned parents over-indulge their children in a misguided attempt to help them feel loved and special. However, daily giving in to children’s whims and wants prevents them from learning to handle frustration and… Continue reading more...

Easy Ways to Get Your Child to Behave – and Want To

051811_0318_EasyWaystoG1.jpg

On any given day you’ve probably had two or three showdowns with your child over everything from brushing her teeth to getting in the car seat  – all before lunch. But contrary to how things… Continue reading more...

Homework Help

1. Talk to your child’s teacher. Find out the homework policies, including how involved you’re expected to be. That way, you can keep your child on track.2. Help her get organized. When she has a… Continue reading more...

How To Help Each Child Feel Loved

All of us harbor some fantasies about the ways our children will turn out. But they don’t come into this world to fulfill a script we’ve already chosen for them. Fostering a unique sense of… Continue reading more...

Is My Child Gifted?

Ahead of the Curve

Q. I’m sure most parents think their babies are bright, but I am convinced that our 22-month-old is truly gifted. She already identifies colors, counts to ten, recognizes letters, and speaks in… Continue reading more...

Little Kids, Big Mouths

The labor of love called parenting can be difficult  – even when your child is compliant and adoring. But when your simple requests or innocent remarks are met with sassy retorts, sullen silences, even eye rolling… Continue reading more...

No More Discipline Traps

When it comes to discipline, most of us, despite our best intentions, get into ruts. When our kids misbehave, we tend to rely on the same one or two techniques, even if they’re not the… Continue reading more...