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by Elizabeth Pantley author of The No-Cry Discipline Solution (McGraw-Hill 2007) You don’t have to give up dining out, and you don’t have to skip a date night if the babysitter cancels. There are ways to teach children how to behave appropriately in a restaurant so that it is a fun evening out for everyone [...]
by Royce Armstrong “Dad, you’re going to be a grandfather.” My son was calling from his Naval base. He could have told me anything else on earth and I would not have been more surprised. At first I thought he was joking. I waited for the punch line. It was no joke. He had come [...]
By Don Schmitz 1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety. All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an activity begins frees you and the child to enjoy the event and ensures the safety of everyone involved. If you observe the boundaries are being violated, don’t be afraid [...]
by Deborah Shelton Family meetings provide opportunities for feelings to be aired and validated. They also allow younger children to feel they are an important part of the decision-making process when it comes to family vacations and other major and minor family functions. Before the first meeting commences, set a few ground rules such as: [...]
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 [...]
By Kelly E. Nault, M.A. Conflict is part of life. If you are human—if you are breathing—you will experience conflict even with those you love most. This is normal. Conflict can actually be healthy when our family members have the skills to move through conflict. When we don’t have conflict resolution skills—that’s when we experience [...]
by Patty Hone Before you had kids you probably witnessed an out of control child having a temper tantrum at the store. More than likely you thought or said, “If that was my child, I would ______”. Well now here you are with children of your own dealing with these exact situations. Temper tantrums are [...]
by Danna Henderson With 61% of children between the ages of birth and 6 years in daycare, it’s important that parents work closely with their child’s care professional while potty training. When you child is ready for potty training, the right potty training guidance and supplies can make all the difference. Be Sure Your Child [...]
Have you recently learned that you are going to be a new grandparent? If you have, you may be filled with joy and excitement. After a little bit of time has passed, you will likely start to place your main focus on your son or daughter and their partner. Of course, it is a parent’s [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting Question: My child wants to eat only her two favorite foods: cereal and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She eats tiny amounts of any other food and complains about what’s put in front of her. What can I do about this? Think about it: As [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley Are we there yet? How often do parents want to ask this question when traveling with a car full of unhappy, restless kids? By following a few guidelines, your next family trek can be a pleasant one. Set the scene Kids who are squished between bags and packages can get irritable, so [...]
By Carmen Shuey When I found out I was pregnant and began to plan for my son, Cole, the choice to breastfeed wasn’t much of a choice, I figured why not? Not only was it the most natural way to feed my child, but also it was nutritious (while building your child’s immune system) as [...]
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