Lynne Jackson
How to Say โNoโ to Kids Without the Power Struggles
Think about how it usually goes: Your child focuses on a goal (even if it is a really bad goal like โteaching little sister a lessonโ), ๐ and then you come in with big energy, and a firm,โNo!โ We allโฆ
This Is a Fantastic Activity to Teach Kids Emotional Awareness
Do you feel like your child has big emotions? And do you feel at a loss about how to help? Good news! There are fantastic activities to help teach your kids (of any age) emotional awareness! In this great littleโฆ
Got a Demanding Child? This Mom Figured Out What to Do
Itโs easy to get overwhelmed by kidsโ whining or disrespectful demands…especially if you have a gentle, sensitive personality type. You give in and then feel like a pushover. Or maybe your default is to get exasperated and become overwhelmed. Eitherโฆ
What To Do When Kids Interrupt Important Conference Calls | Ep. 33
Working at home can be challenging! And exasperating. In this difficult season where many parents are juggling kids and working from home, our โnew normalโ is anything but normal. Parents are asking, “How do I stop kids interrupting conference calls?”โฆ
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Your Child’s Misbehavior: A Cry for Help?
โI hate you, Mommy!!โCarrie was at the end of her rope with her 5-year-old. โAlex is always an intense kid, but he seems so angry and defiant these days. What do I do when he says โI hate you!!โ? Itโฆ
Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
Here are some practical ideas that can help protect the joy of the season and may minimize the likelihood of holiday meltdowns and conflicts. These ideas are anchored in the principle that we all behave better when we feel better!โฆ
“Go Away, I Want MOMMY!”
Itโs a challenge to know how to respond when kids pick a favorite caregiver, regardless of whether itโs mom, dad, a grandparent, or even a daycare provider. Itโs no surprise that the most common scenario is a young child whoโฆ
4 Simple Ways to Bridge the Mother-Son Divide
Father-daughter dances bring delight as tall suits and little skirts whirl around the dance floor. A mother-daughter brunch is bright with โgirly chatter.โ Adventurous camaraderie abounds at father-son outings. But how many of us have ever been to (or evenโฆ
When Out-of-Control Kids Canโt Hear Your Gentle Voice
Whether itโs angry sibling conflict or just wild and silly craziness, itโs hard to know how to engage kidsโ mayhem without using a fast, large, and loud response to intimidate them. Let’s face it. Oftentimes, out-of-control kids can’t hear your gentleโฆ
Chores: The Constant Challenge
Youโve tried every trick in the book to get your kids to do basic chores. And your kids try every trick in the book to resist. You never would have dreamed of sassing back to your parents about chores theโฆ