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The Two-Word Strategy That Exemplifies Positive Discipline ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years check yourself discipline learning relationships Sep 26, 2024


 

Imagine this: You're in the middle of preparing dinner, the house is a mess, and your patience is wearing thin.  Suddenly, you overhear your children arguing in the next room because...

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We Should Apologize To Our Kids - Here's How To Do It Right ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years check yourself learning relationships Sep 18, 2024

 

When was the last time you lost your cool with your kid?  Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, and it's only natural for parents to make mistakes along the way.  The...

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The #1 Thing To Teach Your Child After Fighting With Friends/Siblings ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years apology consequences relationships siblings Sep 10, 2024

 

What happens after your child quarrels with their sibling or friend?  Do you make them apologize?  Do you brush it off and move on to the next activity?  There’s a...

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What Causes Teen Anger (& How To Solve It) ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years choices & checkpoints discipline relationships Aug 28, 2024

 

There is often an increase in youth anger during puberty that comes as a shock to a lot of parents.  It can have significant negative impacts on families and society. ...

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Parenting Tips for Talking to Your Teen About Relationships ages 11 years - 18 years communication relationships Jul 11, 2024

 

Do you find it difficult to talk to your teens about relationships?  You’re not alone; this is a common experience for many parents.  Communication is key when it comes to...

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10 Tips for Preventing and Managing Sibling Fighting ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years apology consequences family mantra relationships siblings Apr 09, 2024

 

In honor of National Siblings Day this week, we’re focussing on a hot topic for all parents with more than one child - how to prevent and manage sibling fighting.  The push and...

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How To Deepen Your Bond With Your Child ages 0 - 6 months ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years communication consistency relationships routines Feb 15, 2024

 

Imagine this scene: It's early morning, and you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, and already thinking about the long to-do list ahead.  But as your child comes bounding into the room,...

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The Power of Chore Distribution: Strengthening Marital and Parent-Child Relationships ages 0 - 6 months ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years check yourself chores relationships spouses Jan 24, 2024

 

Usually, I focus on the parent-child dynamic in these posts, but there’s no denying that the parent-parent dynamic is essential to a harmonious family environment and resulting...

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How To Prevent Sibling Rivalry ages 0 - 6 months ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years check yourself communication consequences consistency discipline relationships siblings Jan 17, 2024

 

 

This week, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Racial equality is supremely important, and in fact, I'm working on a very special post on the topic of helping to teach...

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Should I Tell My Child Santa Is Real? ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years communication holidays relationships siblings Dec 06, 2023

 

Parents, here’s a big question this time of year: What do you tell your kids when they ask if Santa Claus is real?  There’s no right answer.  It’s a personal...

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How To Guide Your Child Through Disagreements | Social Skills Training ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years consequences relationships siblings Oct 18, 2023

Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's social development and helping them navigate the complexities of relationships.  One common challenge is when our children have...

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When To Apologize To Your Children | Fixing Parenting Mistakes ages 11 years - 18 years ages 5 years - 11 years ages 6 months - 5 years apology check yourself learning relationships Sep 27, 2023

Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, and it's only natural for parents to make mistakes along the way.  The day-to-day reality of raising young children tends to be a bit more...

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