From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Enough of the Whining Already

October 25, 2009

WHY DO KIDS WHINE? Because we provide a PAYOFF! When kids whine – we DO SOMETHING and that something offers a payoff that makes the behavior continue.
When children whine, cling or display other annoying attention-seeking behaviors, they are trying to achieve a particular goal, or payoff. These irritating, frustrating, maddening behaviors [...]

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Purge The Toys

October 10, 2009

Just like grownups, children can actually be overwhelmed by too much of a good thing. Favorite toys get lost in all the excess; decisions are harder to make with so many choices.
Cyndy Ratcliffe, Certified Professional Organizer and Time Expert says to purge toys at least twice a year. Get rid of those they have [...]

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