Posted in Better Behavior on March 27th, 2008 1 Comment »
In this article parents are contacting Parentline sharing their stories of physical abuse from their children. The abuse is happening with children as young as 12. Children are demanding money, and their laundry to be done. The CEO of this organization thinks it stems from parents’ lack of discipline and their relationship with their children […]
Posted in Uncategorized, Better Behavior on February 11th, 2008 No Comments »
Some parents are concerned that if they react too strongly when their child gets hurt, they will encourage an over reaction in the child. While no one wants to encourage “drama queen” behavior, it is important to acknowledge a hurt knee or bloody nose with a hug and a kiss. If done well, the child […]
Posted in Better Behavior on February 19th, 2007 2 Comments »
Taking ‘time for training’ means that you will purposely and consistently work on a particular problem area until you achieve results. One of the great things that make working with children easy once you know the ‘code’ is that kids do what works. Adults are different. They will continue to do what doesn’t work for […]
Posted in Better Behavior on February 1st, 2007 No Comments »
Intelligence and Emotional Maturity
You are the major influence in your child’s life until she starts school. How you interact with her, stimulate her and provide her with opportunities to learn about her environment will establish the way she views and makes her way in the world.
Parents are bombarded with tools to make their children smarter. […]