Category Discipline
Questions to Put the THANKS Back in Thanksgiving
โSo, kids, what are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?โ you ask. โMy family, my house, my friends, my dog and Jesus.โ (Same answers as last yearโฆ.) If you think your kids might be open to some deeper thinking this year,โฆ
To Unlock Your Child’s Heart, Just Ask for the Key!
ย If you are reading this, you probably want your kids to know how much you love them. And you probably tell them often that you do. But effectively communicating love is not always so simple. How can we beโฆ
What Do I Do When My Child Just Says No?
Recently we received this question from Michelle: I am struggling with a tween who often says no to my requests. She is a good girl most of the time, but she will be disrespectful to me, and I have noโฆ
Why โStop it!โ Doesnโt Work
Iโd HAD it! I was sick of this aggravating behavior, day after day. I stopped in my tracks, glared at the little one who was driving me crazy, and yelled at the top of my lungs, “STOP IT!!” Do youโฆ
3 Game-Changing Questions to Show Your Kids Theyโre Worth It
It can be hard work to grow as a parent. Especially when no matter how hard you try, things can still go haywire. Old patterns die hard, and itโs normal to fall into the default of huffing and puffing toโฆ
Are Your Mornings Brutal?
John was fed up. Like many parents, he came to me looking for a quick fix. No matter what consequences or logic John put in place, his 6th grade son Ben just wouldnโt take responsibility for getting himself up andโฆ
How to Break the Cycle of Crabbiness and Negativity
โIโm bored. No one wants to play with me. I hate my classes and that teacher. Iโm no good at anything! Everything is just dumb!โ Sound familiar? Kids can be pretty good at complaining and crabbing their way to getโฆ
6 Survival Tips for Parents of Teens
ย In our work coaching hundreds of parents of tweens and teens over the years, weโve uncovered six common themes that leave teens feeling a little more encouraged and willing to respect their parents. (And, if youโre a parent ofโฆ
Should We Demand Immediate Obedience?
For a more in depth look at requiring immediate obedience from our kids (and the possible pitfalls) please check out our expanded version of this article titled, “Should I Require Immediate Obedience from My Child?” Do you require immediate obedienceโฆ
Back to School
No matter the type of school – preschool, public, private, home-school, or alternative school – the transition from summer activities to educational studies generally has a few bumps in the road for both parents and kids. Because of feedback fromโฆ