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3 Signs of Unhelpful Consequences… and How to Fix Them!
ยฟPrefieres leer en espaรฑol? ยกHaz clic aquรญ! โYouโre stupid!โ says the frustrated child. The parent feels annoyed, even a bit angry and responds, โYou canโt talk to me that way! Youโre grounded for the rest of the day! You goโฆ
Skiing, Tears, and Grace
At a recent ski meet I found myself twice in tears for people I’ve never met.ย The first time was when a young competitor “skied out,” meaning he missed a gate and was disqualified from the race. Nearby his parents gaspedโฆ
How to Not Take Sides When Siblings Fight
In our family, one of the realities we face is siblings who fight. I tend to want to stop my children’s rivalry in its tracks, but I have found that I sometimes contribute to the problem rather than solve it. Ultimately, I reallyโฆ
How to Turn a Parenting Fail into a Parenting Win
It was a Sunday evening. I was emotionally and physically done for the day and looking forward to a quiet house. Suddenly I overheard squabbling about who was the rightful owner of a large stuffed panda bear. My engagement withโฆ