Parenting a strong-willed child is full of ups and downs. Find out the key to raising them successfully without breaking their spirit. She screams, "I don't like you anymore!" as she slams her bedroom door. Or, his hands on his hips, he looks me dead in the eye and declares, "I'm leaving the family!" They're heated, hurt, and resorting to anything. Something has … [Read more...] about Parenting a Strong-Willed Child: This is How to do it Right
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Why You Shouldn’t Punish Tantrums and What You Can Do Instead
Should you punish tantrums and emotional outbursts in kids? Find out how research says you should face meltdowns, rude outbursts, and tantruming.Should you punish tantrums and emotional outbursts in kids? Find out how research says you should face meltdowns, rude outbursts, and tantruming. Should you punish tantrums and emotional outbursts in kids? Find out how research says … [Read more...] about Why You Shouldn’t Punish Tantrums and What You Can Do Instead
After-School Meltdowns: Practical Strategies to Get Ahead of Crying and Whining
If you have faced regular after-school meltdowns, don't worry. Here are powerful, practical tips for kids to get ahead of crying and whining. We had just arrived home after a challenging road trip home. My oldest son was sick and upset the whole way home. The baby wanted to nurse endlessly. On top of it, we had driven home in terrible traffic. My … [Read more...] about After-School Meltdowns: Practical Strategies to Get Ahead of Crying and Whining
Punishing Kids: THIS is what we’re missing when we say ‘I turned out fine’
Research says punishment is not an effective way of raising our kids. But so many of us were punished and turned out fine. Find out what research says to that argument. It was one of those best-laid-plans-gone-awry type moments resulting from an epic meltdown. We had just gotten to the park. Anticipating a couple of hours of play, I had snacks, ice cold water bottles, … [Read more...] about Punishing Kids: THIS is what we’re missing when we say ‘I turned out fine’
Stop Yelling at Your Kids With One Simple Trick
Yelling at your kids can become a hard habit to break but it can also be quite damaging. This one simple strategy stops me from yelling at my kids and it can work for you too. It was one of those hot summer's days that had blurred into scorching hot summer's days before it. Seeking refuge from the heat, I decided we would have an indoor day. My only plan was to get … [Read more...] about Stop Yelling at Your Kids With One Simple Trick