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5 Things to Check Before You Correct a Child

January 28, 2014 by nicoleschwarz

Support your child's independence and problem solving using these 5 steps before you correct or suggest a better solution.

  Correcting starts early... "That book's upside down" or "Your shoes are on the wrong feet." As our kids get older, it seems that there are more and more things to correct. "2 plus 3 equals 5, not 6!" "Pour the juice with both hands!" One of our jobs as parents is to guide our children and help them make good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Positive Discipline, Positive Parenting Tagged With: Building Relationships, Consequences, Failure, Helpless, Kids, Toddlers

Does Your Child Struggle with Helplessness

February 6, 2013 by nicoleschwarz

Is your child struggling with helplessness? Learn how to respond and encourage independence!

You're cleaning up after the chaos of the morning routine when you notice a bright yellow piece of paper on the table. Your son's permission slip. He can't go on the field trip without it. Grabbing your keys, you freeze - second-guessing your next move. Wait. If I bring this to school, he'll never learn to be responsible. He will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Positive Discipline, Positive Parenting Tagged With: Building Relationships, Confidence, Consequences, Helpless, Kids, Teens, Toddlers

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