Competency in reading is one of the greatest predictors of success in children. But in order to procure the benefits, students must be motivated to learn to read. Here are the best ways for kids to learn to read backed by research.One of my most painful childhood memories is learning how to read at school.The teacher would call one student into the hallway … [Read more...] about Experts say this is the best way to learn to read and love it too
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How to get kids to listen: 6 sure-fire tips that will make your life easier
It can be maddening when kids don't listen. These are research-based strategies that will teach you how to get kids to listen calmly and effectively.The number one question I get from parents joining our facebook group or when emailing me is: How do I get my kids to listen better?Though we have struggled with good listening numerous times before, there is one … [Read more...] about How to get kids to listen: 6 sure-fire tips that will make your life easier
This is why positive parenting is essential now but wasn’t in the past
Find out why authoritative parenting is essential today even though it wasn't in the past, including the pros and cons of this style of parenting and more.There seem to be two big misconceptions when it comes to positive or authoritative parenting.First, many fear that it raises children who have an over-inflated concept of importance.This is because … [Read more...] about This is why positive parenting is essential now but wasn’t in the past
This is the Crucial Difference Between Positive and Permissive Parenting
To the unknowing eye, positive parenting can be mistaken for permissive parenting. This is because positive parents forgo the use of punishment and listen to their children's feelings. Here is the crucial difference between the two parenting styles.My daughter and oldest son were in the throes of a heated argument when a store attendant got uncomfortably close to … [Read more...] about This is the Crucial Difference Between Positive and Permissive Parenting
What is Positive Discipline and Why You Might Have it Wrong
What is positive discipline? Some fear it's permissive while others may not understand everything entails. Here you will find out what it is, what it isn't and how to use positive discipline in your parenting. At the bottom of this post, get a printable cheatsheet with these tips.To many, positive discipline sounds like a misnomer.For one, parents avoid the use … [Read more...] about What is Positive Discipline and Why You Might Have it Wrong