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...]
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...]
The real reason you give your kids so many reminders.
Hello, I'm Nicole and I'm a repeater. Here's a classic example... It's a typical hectic Monday morning. Everyone is moving slow. I glance at the clock and compare the time to the number of things still left to accomplish. Then it begins. The repeating. "Don't forget your homework." "Did you put your homework in your bag?" "Is your … [Read more...]
Bad Attitude in Your House? Use This Game to Turn The Mood Around
The exaggerated eye-rolling is becoming a bad habit. For the most part, your kids are respectful, helpful, and get along (fairly) well. But now, it seems like a bad attitude is taking over. Rude comments are made, chores aren't getting done, and no one seems to care! How do you get you encourage respect? One option would be to put more … [Read more...]
How to create a bedtime routine that works
It's bedtime. Or, at least it should be. Instead, Lillian is running circles around her bedroom, asking to play dress-up and negotiating for another story. You're exhausted. You've been trying to get her in bed for over an hour now, and nothing is working. Creating a bedtime routine can help your child mentally and physically … [Read more...]
One Tip to Get Your Kids Helping Around the House
The house is a mess. There are toys everywhere. The garbage needs to be emptied. The dishes are piled in the sink. And there are your 3 kids. Watching TV, playing on their phones, coloring. Absolutely not helping around the house. You've tried chore charts, you've tried bribing, you've tried taking things away until they complete their tasks. … [Read more...]
7 Alternatives to Using Time Out
Wondering what to do instead of timeouts? Here are 7 positive discipline alternatives to time out you can use starting today! You know all of the "rules" for a timeout. The chair, the timer, the number of minutes per age. It seems like you're constantly putting your child in time out, but nothing's changing. In fact, it seems to be getting … [Read more...]
How to Create an After School Routine that Works for Your Child
It's a new school year, which means it's time to figure out your new after school routine! One often-overlooked time of day is the transition from school to home. Some children fly out the classroom door with smiles and cheers of "freedom!" Other children walk in the door of their home and explode like a volcano. And then there's … [Read more...]
Holiday Stress Survival Guide Tip #3: Manage Post-Gift Letdown
There's a mound of wrapping paper in the middle of the floor. Boxes and ribbons are scattered around the room. Your kids are happily enjoying their new toys. Or maybe not... Maybe your 17-year-old is pouting because she didn't get the designer handbag she wanted. Maybe 15 minutes later, your son is complaining that he is … [Read more...]
Help Your Child Become A Critical Thinker and Problem Solver
You're SO tired of reminding your daughter to feed the dog. Every day. The reminders. The nagging. The same argument. And, to make matters worse, you usually end up feeding the dog! You wish she would just take some responsibility; figure out a way to remember. To just do it without having to be asked! Help Your Child Become a Critical … [Read more...]