Archive for December 2016

Parenting – Taming Toddler's Temper Tantrums

Just like adults, toddlers can have a bad day. Very often, toddlers do not have the skills they need to handle those emotions and a tantrum ...

Have you ever questioned your parenting? Have you read a parenting book and then said: “I’m doing it all wrong! Oh no! I’m probably ruining ...

I’m sure many of you have heard that old Hallmark card adage that goes something like this: Parents give their children two great gifts—one ...

Making mistakes is part of being human and in fact it's through our mistakes that we learn the most. We know what not to do next time. W...

As a young person I noticed that there are some things that people are just plain good at. Its like they are a natural. Baseball, footba...

When you allow your children to participate in household responsibilities that are age appropriate, such as helping make dinner or putting a...

This article is not meant for the weak of heart. It is for those few parents who really want to give their children real advantages and real...

Jacob, a participant in one of my telephone support groups, was exploring the fact that he generally didn’t like to be touched. He was shari...

When it comes to talking about how to deal with difficult children the first problem is defining just what we mean by difficult. Are we talk...

I have received a lot of inquires lately about how to discipline teenagers. It’s an interesting topic and one that bears consideration. I be...

It’s no surprise that we inherit our parenting ideas and abilities from our own parents and caregivers. Even if you have decided to do “the ...

As a parent of a teenager, how would you describe your relationship with your teenager last year? Did it go as well as you had hoped? Are th...

In my home, I am currently enjoying a high school senior. My third child is preparing to leave the nest and build a life for herself. While...

It's tough being a parent. Sometimes you just want to be your child's friend. You want to be the parent your kids and all the other ...

Kids are not little adults. Kids are young people with needs of their own. They need things to do with their hands and their minds while you...