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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting & Kid Cooperation
Question:
My kid thinks “chocolate” is one of the main food groups! She eats way too much junk food, and not enough healthy foods. How can I help her develop better eating habits?
Think about it:
Kids tend to focus more on immediate gratification than long-term benefits, especially when [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting
Question:
My son begged us incessantly for a dog. He promised he’d take care of it. Well, we finally got him the dog, but getting him to take care of his pet has become a daily battle. How do I get him to take responsibility for his [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, Contemporary Books, released October 2000
She opened with a question. “Mom! What are we having for dinner?”
“Well, hello to you, too, honey,” Judy said with a chuckle, leaning over to press a kiss on Jennifer’s cheek. “We’re having fish.”
“What kind?” asked Jennifer, chin raised in suspicion.
“Cod,” warily answered Judy. She knew the prosecution [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting and Kid Cooperation
Question:
My son fusses, whines, and complains every morning when I get ready to leave for work. I have to work, and I want to work, but my son’s attitude makes me feel terrible. Also, this is a lousy way to start the day.
Think about it:
Children easily [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley
Question:
I just attended a friend’s child’s birthday party and was shocked by the responses the child gave as he opened his gifts. “I already have one of these.” “This isn’t the one I wanted.” After I was done judging this “nasty” child, I suddenly realized that the holiday is fast approaching, and realized [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting
Question:
My child’s bedroom looks like it’s been put through a blender! I can’t see the carpet, and to walk through the room I have to dodge clothes, toys, and last week’s snack wrappers. My child doesn’t care, but I do. When I yell and threaten we [...]
by Rae Pica
If a child is having fun while moving, that child is far more likely to want to keep moving. What he doesn’t realize is that he’s also practicing his movement skills!
Following are activities that help promote the development of locomotor (traveling) skills:
In and Around. There’s nothing like an obstacle course to provide practice [...]
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