It felt like sibling rivalry had overtaken our household and my sanity. In enacting three very simple sibling rivalry solutions, peace has been restored and our family is so much happier. Get a free printable with these tips at the bottom of this post.Sibling rivalry eroded the joy of parenting my kids.Of course, I loved them unconditionally loved them and still … [Read more...] about How to Stop Sibling Rivalry Using Unbelievably Simple Strategies
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How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids Using 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. Get a free printable with these tips at the bottom of the post.It was one of those hot summer's days that had blurred into scorching hot summer's days before it.Seeking refuge from the … [Read more...] about How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids Using One Simple Trick
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
When Anger Gets the Best of You, This is What You Can Do
Parenting without yelling can feel elusive. But we know yelling is damaging to children and does not help the listen better. Here is how to re-establish a calm household after yelling as well as strategies to stop yelling altogether. It had been days since my last cup of coffee. And if ever there was a week I needed a strong cup, it was this one.Monday, I … [Read more...] about When Anger Gets the Best of You, This is What You Can Do
Your Kids Will Listen if You do THIS
It's so frustrating to repeat ourselves endlessly. These positive parenting strategies work in a way that kids will listen (almost) every time."It looks like a beautiful ballroom!" she said. My five-year-old daughter was awestruck. She approached the open restaurant floor and twirled with wonderment. Even though we had only entered a bistro, I couldn't fault her … [Read more...] about Your Kids Will Listen if You do THIS