From the category archives:
Thanks to the many parents who joined the free parent training webinar last night! We had 44 parents on the line with lots of questions and I didn’t have time to answer all of them. Below you will find answers to the remaining questions:
Q: How do you give positive attention to a teenager [...]
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We want our kids to respect US – and we have to show that we also respect THEM. Make a point to tell your kids WHY you respect them. Ex: I really respect how (hard working, considerate, polite, persistent,etc.) you are! It reinforces that these behaviors/traits are important and that respect is a 2-way street.
Amy [...]
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If I had my child to raise all over again,
I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I’d finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I’d take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I’d take more hikes and fly more kites.
I’d stop playing serious, and seriously [...]
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Eating issues are a real big problem for a lot of parents. This is one of the 3 areas where young children have REAL POWER and they use it. When you try to force, cajole or beg a child to eat – she recognizes that this is a major POWER opportunity for her. When she [...]
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When I mention “date night” to my husband, he gets a very happy look on his face! In this article, I’m talking about a different kind of date – one between you and your child.
I encourage you to “schedule dates” with your children on a regular basis. A “date” is defined as [...]
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