Change the way you think about discipline! These 25 parenting tips focus on positive, respectful, age-appropriate alternatives. When it comes to discipline, it's easy to feel stuck. We're told to use timeouts, grounding, bribes, taking things away, and even spanking, but nothing seems to make a difference. Maybe we've been … [Read more...]
Three Things to do When Your Child is in the Middle of a Huge Meltdown
Big emotions can be scary, overwhelming, and stressful for parents (and for kids!). Use these three tips to parent with a calm confidence during your child's next meltdown. She stands in the kitchen screaming. Hands clenched at her sides. Eyes focused and glaring. You try everything - offering a hug, yelling “settle down,” sending her to … [Read more...]
Overcoming the Pressure to Produce a Good Human
We all want to raise children who are well-behaved, thoughtful, and intelligent, but sometimes we miss the fact that we're already raising a good human. All eyes are on you. The room is silent. Embarrassment floods your body. You want to grab your child and run out the door - hoping everyone will forget the rude thing he just … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Listen the First Time
Stop repeating yourself 1,000 times. Stop bribing or threatening your kids to listen. Use these tips to encourage your kids to listen the first time you ask them to do something. You’re tired of repeating yourself 1000 times. You’re tired of the constant arguing -- the disagreeing with everything you say. Would it be so hard for them to … [Read more...]
9 ways to improve cooperation from your kids
Tired of arguing, begging and bribing your kids to help out around the house..or do anything you ask? These 9 tips will help you improve the cooperation from your kids. You're standing at the kitchen island as your kids stampede away into the other room. They grab video game controllers and wrestle for their places on the couch. In front … [Read more...]
When Kids Don’t Want to Talk About What They Did Wrong
You believe it's important that your child admit their mistakes and own up to behavior that hurts others or is unacceptable. Unfortunately, when you try to talk to them, you get resistance - blame, avoidance, and "I don't know." Here are some tips to try when your child doesn't want to talk about what they did wrong. According to brain … [Read more...]
How to absolutely love parenting toddlers (everything you need to know and more!)
The toddler and preschool years can be exhausting and overwhelming, but don't believe the hype - parenting toddlers doesn't have to be terrible! In fact, you can even enjoy this stage. (It's true!) Use these tips to help you discipline, manage tantrums, avoid power struggles and parent your toddler with confidence! How to Absolutely Love … [Read more...]
Positive Parenting for Toddlers: 5 Amazing Benefits
Little kids don't need harsh discipline like timeouts or threats to behave. Positive parenting for toddlers and preschoolers works - even if your kids are too young to talk! It's not too early to set a positive, respectful foundation for parenting in your home. (And it's not too late to make some changes to your parenting either!) My … [Read more...]
5 Confidence-boosting questions to ask when your child acts out
These 5 questions help you feel confident, calm, and prepared to teach your child using positive, respectful parenting strategies. Let’s be honest. In the middle of a meltdown, my first question is: "How do I get them to calm down?" In the middle of a disagreement, my goal is: "How do I get them to agree with me?" In the middle of an … [Read more...]
The most effective way to teach your child a lesson
Things are out of control. I can't let them get away with this! How do I make sure my kids know their behavior is wrong? These tips will help you teach your child a lesson in a respectful and productive way - and at a time when they are willing and open to listening! The screeching is piercing your ears. Like alarm bells in your head. Your … [Read more...]