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Last week I posted about listening to your child and trying to find times that your child is available to talk. Many people commented on the value of just showing up to be available to talk. It’s a challenge to us busy, goal-oriented parents. In fact, last week I meant to write about this ... Views:1066
Parents waking up one morning only to realize that they have to let go of the idea of living what seems to be a “normal life” in a perfect world.
In a perfect world, parents are raising up good children who are respectful, loving and obedient. In a perfect world, children are diligent and ... Views:1112
When teenagers begin to cut the apron strings during adolescence, parents often long for but are at a loss to know how to connect with their teenager. Lighthearted negotiating can be one simple and fun way to connect with your teenager and teach a valuable life skill at the same time. Teaching ... Views:1471
This week we all have our minds on the disclosure of sexual abuse of young boys by a coach at Penn State. I have been struck by the emphasis on who did what when rather than concern for the children who were abused. For many of us it raises the frightening prospect that our children or ... Views:940
We are all Prisoners In The Vicious Circle Tit For Tat Bullying Tag Game
By Dr. Bill Cottringer, in association with Storm Door Productions.
“Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” ~Benjamin Disraeli.
Bullies
Bullies come in all shapes and sizes—
Countries, religions, girls ... Views:1867
Ordinarily speaking, once you turn eighteen years of age the law in most states states that you're an adult. You may make your own choices and be responsible for your own actions. You may also enter into a contract to buy a car or truck, a house, or a Fortune 500 company. You may vote in ... Views:1465
Youths complain that their parents don't respect them. Instead of being trusted, they are judge without a trial when something goes wrong. A young girl said, "My Dad always wants to know everything, where I am, when I am going to be back. But do they have to know everything?"
Reasons for ... Views:1292
The young always have the same problem - how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another. ~Quentin Crisp
Parenting teenagers can be particularly challenging for a parent. On the one hand, you have years and years of ... Views:1039
Being a parent is a serious enterprise. You have to be there day in and day out for your kids and your entire family, no matter what. Being a parent requires whole-hearted dedication, with no room for alibis such as calling in sick, as it is a 24/7, 365-days a year full time job.
However, ... Views:818
Some of you may have seen the old Bill Murray movie, “What About Bob.” Murray plays a man who is very dependent on his psychiatrist, played by Richard Dreyfus. Dreyfus encourages his patient to make progress in his life by “baby steps.” He has even written a book by that name. It’s a good ... Views:1693
One of the crucial parenting skills for achieving the results you want involves paying attention to your child’s reaction to YOUR reaction.
Observing the CONSEQUENCES of how you interact with your child reveals that your reactions are not just an effect of your child’s behavior, but also a ... Views:1003
To be in charge in child-parent relationships, parents will find great help by practicing a calm, confident, and loving in-charge attitude.
Too often the parent acts as though the child needs to behave in a way that proves the parent is in charge for the parent to express that ... Views:1091
Good parenting supports the child’s goodness.
This is an INSIDE job, because “goodness” is an intrinsic quality.
We can define the child’s “goodness” as:
* Her genuine manifestation of love
* His radiance of pure innocence
* The heart-touching expression of herchild’s ... Views:1110
Many children have a terrible fear of the dark. This can be trying for both the parent and the child. There is help for parents who are trying to help their children overcome their fears of the dark. Raising kids is a tough enough job but a child who is afraid of the dark can make raising kids ... Views:1156
Most children begin to lose their primary teeth anywhere between the ages of six and seven years. This is a normal child development stage however; every child reacts differently to losing their teeth. Hopefully, your child has had regular dental visits to prevent premature loss of his teeth. ... Views:5722
One of the biggest pet peeves that parents who are raising kids have is talking back. Believe it or not, there are children out there that do not talk back to their parents or anyone else, for that matter. These children also tend to do very well in school because they are respectful to their ... Views:1446
Potty training can be a trying time for both the child and the parent. We all want to get our children out of expensive diapers as quickly as possible. Not only can they be nasty to change, they can kill your bank account and oftentimes, the child gets an uncomfortable diaper rash.
It’s ... Views:1208
Many people are afraid to ask for help learning to parent their children because it oftentimes makes them feel like they are inadequate. Nothing is farther from the truth. Asking for parenting help simply shows that you want to become the best parent that you possibly can be. That’s honorable ... Views:976
Relationships between parents and children are constantly changing throughout life. When you have a newborn, it seems like the umbilical cord is still attached because they depend on you for everything.
The parent and infant relationship at that point is always blissful although it is an ... Views:3086
This article presents a parenting guide for stress-free child behavior management.
Maintain order in your home in an orderly way. When the children become chaotic, concentrate on not letting the chaos get to you. Instead, maintain your calm, confident demeanor and proceed to handle things in ... Views:956
Despite the old adage that "kids don't come with instructions", any parent who actually believes this has never attended really meaningful parenting classes or read any of the great books or checked out any of the great websites on child behavior and development.
While not all parenting ... Views:2100
Perhaps the most important key to raising children is raising ourselves. The best form of help for parents is self-help. Raising kids with sanity and skill demands that we grow. One of the best tips for parents is to pursue continual self-improvement.
Your level of success and fulfillment in ... Views:1106
We usually think of defiance as a negative trait. But that thinking is overly simplistic.
There are situations when parents WANT children to demonstrate defiance. Don’t you want your child to defy peer pressure that would lead her into irresponsible self-conduct?
When your child faces a ... Views:1271
Positive Discipline is about teaching children, in a loving way that preserves their healthy self-esteem, to behave well ON THEIR OWN.
It is also about teaching children to heed our directions when we need to direct.
We teach children to IGNORE our directions, and our corrections, when ... Views:906
Privacy and trust issues have always been sensitive subjects for parents and teen's relationship alike. Particulars like how much privacy is allowed and how much trust is to be given and how much privacy our teens need have always been complicated and difficult practical parenting decision. More ... Views:2008
Preparing kids for reality is simpler than you think. Encouraging independence and learning the realtionship between action and consequence are huge steps for kids.
Parenting How-To's:
•Create a rotating chore chart to enable siblings to compete.
•Reward chore accomplishment and explain ... Views:1011
These days, nearly everyone seems to be stressed by the pressures of life. You cannot completely get rid of stress; however, you can still try to negate its impact as much as possible using funny quotes. These quotes can bring the much needed laughter everyday, which would certainly make your ... Views:1030
For the longest time, the internet has been awash with all these different diets that claim to be the right way towards a healthier lifestyle. Some celebrities even endorse their favorite diet as if they have discovered the fountain of youth, even if other celebrities are calling the same diet ... Views:774
West Ridge Academy says that there is no need to push the panic button if your kid is shy if he is still at a very young age. Although after passing through a certain age, it may already be considered unhealthy for your child to still be overly shy or withdrawn as this can become a hurdle to his ... Views:849
Stories are always passed around about sad things that happen to people who drink too much. It may be as petty as a showbiz starlet unintentionally flashing the media in a fit of drunkenness, or as sad as an upcoming young star's lights suddenly burning out due to a horrible car accident he was ... Views:747
When Mark's family transferred to a new town, Mark said his biggest problem was how to find new friends. He explains that for two years of schooling there, he never managed to have just a single friend. Mark says, "at times, i even feel like I’m a failure." They are many others like Mark who ... Views:1321
For parents experiencing teen behavior problems, the stakes on knowing the right things to do can suddenly become very high. For parents of difficult teens, that learning curve must accelerate rapidly. Passivity or denial is gambling with your teen’s future. Be present in your teen’s life and ... Views:926
Do you think people are talking about you behind your back?
Do you feel the need to fit in, even when the people you want to hang around are doing the wrong things?
Do you feel alone, even in a room full of people?
If you answered "yes" to at least one of these questions, then you ... Views:2833
This past weekend my 13-year old daughter and I volunteered to perform a day of service work in our community. Our commitment to service work started when she was 5 years old and we volunteered time at our church selling pumpkins during October. She knew that the pumpkins were grown by Navajo ... Views:1295
The days of simple gift giving are over for my oldest child. She has moved on from playhouses, dolls and doll house to iPhones and iTunes. This happens to all parents at one time or another. What are parents to do when their babies out grow toy boxes and playhouse and move from dollhouse on ... Views:1038
As a parent of 3 children, I have seen that what works for one child doesn't work for the others. The same challenge that motivates the oldest child, can seem defeating to the middle child. Kids are difficult to understand. As they grow, we must grow with them.
When you have more than one ... Views:996
Bullying has made its way from the schoolyard to just about any place your child might be. With the expanding social media outlets, the ease of access to the Internet bullying can follow our kids everywhere, and it’s much harder now to report than running and telling a teacher.
While most ... Views:1494
Parenting A Defiant Teen
Parenting a teen that is out of control can be a very challenging task. Many parents actually give up even trying to help their teen. The parent's frustration can come from several factors, including the overall defiance of the teen and the limitations set by the ... Views:1895
The greatest risk to our children doesn't come from strangers but from friends and family.
In light of the devastating events that allegedly took place at Penn State and Syracuse Universities, we now see fresh evidence of horrific child sexual abuse that continues to be all too prevalent in ... Views:1307
A Deeper Look at Parenting.
Alice’s style is balanced in Control (Over her Environment). She wants Jimmy to: (1) listen to her, (2) do small tasks he’s capable of, and (3) generally cooperate. When he ignores her cries, screams and does his own thing, she gives him a consequence: (1) a ... Views:1558
A Deeper Look at Positive Parenting.
Sometimes, especially if our child/teen is doing well, we parents tend to forget about giving her that pat on the back. Or, we assume she doesn’t need it. Not so. Everyone enjoys being noticed or getting support. Your child/teen also wants to ... Views:1321
In this time of advanced electronic technology, which includes the television and the computer (internet), children have been accustomed to being fed with everything that they want. For example, the TV has hundreds of channels to choose from which are accessible through a few clicks on the ... Views:1016
Here's why. Almost all parenting courses that are available involve punishments or rewards, quick fixes or even manipulation. However, these types of courses will not work, or at best, they are only a temporary fix to a bigger, root problem.
Addressing the symptoms and not the problems is ... Views:738
"Being consistent is the hardest thing of all," many parents tell us. And it's so true—it’s easy to lay down a rule and then let it slide when you’re tired or in a hurry. In this article, James Lehman explains why consistency is the key to your child’s behavior—and tells you ways to keep on ... Views:1816
A Deeper Look at How Parents Show Encouragement.
Image by Ed YourdonThe following statements are brief. But, they’re huge in meaning. If you’ll read them slowly as you study your child and yourself, if you’ll think about and digest them even more slowly, you’ll achieve a deeper and ... Views:1276
The US Department of Health and Human Services reports that 15 to 25 percent of students across the nation are bullied on a regular basis—a 5 percent increase since 1999.
“Bullying is a hot-button issue these days,” says Leslie Ann Keatley, author of the new YA novel “The Sea Wall,” which ... Views:1189
Q: What do the other children in the family experience when they have a brother or sister who’s hostile or acts out chronically?
James:
It’s traumatizing when something hurtful happens to you, and you can’t control it, you can’t stop it, you can’t predict how hurtful it’s going to be, and ... Views:2637
The most unimaginable thing ever to happen is the loss of a child. I have been blessed to have never had to experience this. It doesn’t matter how the child dies, it has to be devastating to the parents and family members. and friends.
I use to turn the channel when the news came on ... Views:1966
A Deeper Look at the Exaggerated Superiority Personality and Awareness of Self.
Good ole’ USA Today; they even make the sports page interesting. Last week in a wire service report, there was a short article about both Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh. Only five paragraphs about Tiger Woods. ... Views:2647
According to a recent government study approximately 2.4 million college graduates are unemployed. Records show that this is the highest unemployment rate for people with a bachelors degree or higher since 1970. This is quite discouraging for many college graduates who are taught that the key to ... Views:1114