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by Elizabeth Pantley author of The No-Cry Potty Training Solution
When your child is learning to use the potty should you give lots of applause and praise, or simple, matter-of-fact acceptance? Which is the right response for potty-training success? If you research this seemingly simple question you’ll get adamant advice on both ends of the [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley author of The No-Cry Discipline Solution (McGraw-Hill 2007)
Whether you’re on the phone, busy on your computer, or talking to another adult, it can be frustrating when your children constantly interrupt you. What’s surprising to learn is that they do it because they always get a response from you when they do! They’ve [...]
By Paul C. Holinger, M.D., M.P.H., Author of What Babies Say Before They Can Talk
When a baby finds that her signals are validated and responded to appropriately—that troubles are soothed and pleasure enhanced—she begins to sense that her feelings, expressions, of her very being, are of value and important. A baby learns that she counts [...]
by Kelly E. Nault, M.A.
When your child misbehaves, do you find yourself feeling like they’re “out to get you”? Contrary to what you might be feeling at the time, your child probably doesn’t intend to misbehave with the intention to spoil your day. Usually, misbehavior stems from their own feelings of discouragement.
Rudolph Dreikurs said, “A [...]
By Tamara Kauppinen
Diapers costing you a fortune? It may be time to tackle one of the most important challenges in your young child’s life… the dreaded potty training experience.
One of the most common questions that I am asked is in regards to subject. Many parents will ask me something like this:
“Do you have any tips [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting and Kid Cooperation
Situation:
When we’re out in public my son seems to forget all the good manners he routinely uses at home. If we run into someone I know he won’t even say a polite hello. He forgets to say ‘thank you’ and ‘excuse me’. The list goes on. [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting
Are your mornings rushed, chaotic and disorganized? Then it’s time to get control and make morning a good start to a wonderful day! When your morning activities run smoothly, and you’re out the door on time it can make your whole day feel better. To create [...]
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