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Dear Exhausted Dad, Here’s What I Would Say to My Younger Self
Hey, dad…are you exhausted? I see you, dad. You look tired and discouraged, but…you’re here. You are attending a parenting workshop Lynne and I are presenting, and I can see that your gaze is fixed. And, based on your eye…
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6 Practical Tips to Tame Your Temper
Disciplining misbehaving kids is often a difficult and emotion-laden task. Our oldest son, Daniel, sometimes said to Lynne, “Mom, you just bursted all over us!” And he was painfully correct. Jim had his share of quick, harsh reactions as well.…
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Why Is My Child So Angry? The #1 Unexpected Reason & Practical Steps to Take
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Is Your Child Intense and Impulsive?
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Consequences vs Punishment: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been parenting any time at all, you likely have made a significant discovery: Despite your most graceful efforts to stay calm, connect well, and guide them with grace, your kids still misbehave. So what do you do in…
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5 Destructive Lies We Tell Ourselves…and How to Fight Them!
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What’s Good About Being an Angry Parent?
Anger is tough to understand. Many parents, in the name of putting a stop to their kids’ misbehavior, tend to react quickly. This reaction usually doesn’t give much thought to the deeper layers of what’s going on in both the…
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My Child Doesn’t Care About Consequences
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4 Ideas to Build a Growth Mindset as a Family
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My Child Hates Himself. How Can I Help?
Kids who are explosive with yelling, aggression, or name-calling are frequently filled with shame after an emotional outburst. They may run off, cry, or say terrible things about themselves. It can feel so hopeless to do your best to lift…