As parents, we know our children will face peer pressure and other temptations. Find out what research says is the best way to raise children who want to do right.A 70 something-year-old man with jet black hair wearing a black cotton t-shirt took the stage at a TED conference.While his attire was casual, his talk certainly was not. With the spotlight on him, Philip … [Read more...] about Research says this is how to raise children who want to do the right thing
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How to Get Your Kids to Listen Without Yelling
Over and over again, I have parents ask how to get your kids to listen without yelling. Kids don't listen. Parents repeat themselves again and again. Tensions mount and then they yell. Kids get upset and feel as though the parent has been mean. The parents are beyond frustrated because they feel they've approached the situation with consideration, been ignored, and then been … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Kids to Listen Without Yelling
Calm an Angry Child: Positive Parenting Strategies That Work!
A spirited, strong-willed, intense, or angry child... these are all terms that we often use, or hear to describe kids with strong emotions. What we don’t always know is how to help them calm down, or how to teach them to achieve calm themselves. It is especially difficult when you don't know what has triggered your child or when you're in the midst of something important. … [Read more...] about Calm an Angry Child: Positive Parenting Strategies That Work!
Why science says this is the best approach to extracurricular activities
There's no question parents want to give their children every competitive advantage. We want to raise children who will be successful and have a leg up in such a dog-eat-dog world. With so many extracurricular activities for kids to choose from, this is what science says is the best approach.With summer holidays approaching, Jenn was beginning to worry about her … [Read more...] about Why science says this is the best approach to extracurricular activities
This is the most valuable strategy for all good behaviour
Your child's behaviour is especially difficult and you've tried to coach them, but nothing is working. Your child won't listen despite using every parenting strategy you can think of. This positive discipline technique is the foundation for everything. Find out why this particular positive parenting strategy works so well.It wasn’t going to be a long road trip and I … [Read more...] about This is the most valuable strategy for all good behaviour