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“Stop Whining!” – A Success Story!

ByJim and Lynne Jackson
Published OnMarch 14, 2011

A Thoughtful Approach to Whining “Whining” is a common problem whether children are toddlers, or teens demanding to get what they want. When parents try to make the whining or demanding stop, it usually backfires. Consider this story from a…

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Working Towards Obedience Pt. 2

ByJim and Lynne Jackson
Published OnMarch 14, 2011

We received quite a number of comments about the “experiment” I did with Eli in our last parenting tips email (read here if you missed it). Most parents reported better outcomes when they approached their kids with a “you can do it”…

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Working Towards Obedience Pt. 1

ByJim and Lynne Jackson
Published OnMarch 14, 2011

Eli is not quite two. He is the son of a friend that is staying with us. I experimented with him this morning – in a fun sort of way. I was trying to enlist his help bringing dishes to the…