Does it feel like you are constantly engaged in a battle with your child? Do you feel like everything is a negotiation and you are always on the losing side? Sounds like you are in a power struggle with your child. A power struggle is when neither you nor your child are willing to change […]
Does it feel like you are constantly engaged in a battle with your child? Do you feel like everything is a negotiation and you are always on the losing side? Sounds like you are in a power struggle with your child. A power struggle is when neither you nor your child are willing to change […]
So your child’s report card came and there it is: 3 Fs, 2 Ds, and a C. He’s officially failing school. “What happened?!” You say to your child. Your child responds: “I don’t know.” Before you blow up and ground him for the next 3 months, take a few deep breaths. There are numerous reasons […]
So your child’s report card came and there it is: 3 Fs, 2 Ds, and a C. He’s officially failing school. “What happened?!” You say to your child. Your child responds: “I don’t know.” Before you blow up and ground him for the next 3 months, take a few deep breaths. There are numerous reasons […]
We all need a little praise now then. Doesn’t it feel good when your spouse thanks you for doing the laundry, or your boss says “well done” when you complete your latest project? (This is the point where you start laughing at me and say “I don’t get thanked for those things!”) But I bet […]
We all need a little praise now then. Doesn’t it feel good when your spouse thanks you for doing the laundry, or your boss says “well done” when you complete your latest project? (This is the point where you start laughing at me and say “I don’t get thanked for those things!”) But I bet […]
How many times in the past week have you tried to have a conversation with your teen about something she did wrong and she says “I don’t know”? “How come you got a D in math?” I don’t know. “Didn’t I say you needed to get off Facebook and study more??” I don’t know. “Why […]
How many times in the past week have you tried to have a conversation with your teen about something she did wrong and she says “I don’t know”? “How come you got a D in math?” I don’t know. “Didn’t I say you needed to get off Facebook and study more??” I don’t know. “Why […]
The Parkland School Shooting in Florida on February 14th 2018 has rocked our nation. You may think that your child is too young or doesn’t have the awareness of the school shootings on the news. That’s not true. Chances are, your child is aware of the Parkland shooting and has her own thoughts and feelings […]
The Parkland School Shooting in Florida on February 14th 2018 has rocked our nation. You may think that your child is too young or doesn’t have the awareness of the school shootings on the news. That’s not true. Chances are, your child is aware of the Parkland shooting and has her own thoughts and feelings […]
Love comes in so many different forms nowadays, but nothing is more beneficial to the well-being of your children than when the love you give is the kind that comes without a price tag. Check out below the ultimate list of 15 free ways to show your children you love them. (P.S. You’re going to […]
Love comes in so many different forms nowadays, but nothing is more beneficial to the well-being of your children than when the love you give is the kind that comes without a price tag. Check out below the ultimate list of 15 free ways to show your children you love them. (P.S. You’re going to […]
You’re trying to get ready for your day, and you’ve got to get your kid up and ready for school. Every morning you’re met with resistance. What gives? I can feel your pain as you’re screaming right now: “I can’t get my kid out of bed!!!” If it’s true that your morning routine determines whether […]
You’re trying to get ready for your day, and you’ve got to get your kid up and ready for school. Every morning you’re met with resistance. What gives? I can feel your pain as you’re screaming right now: “I can’t get my kid out of bed!!!” If it’s true that your morning routine determines whether […]
How many times has your daughter come home to tell you one of her friends said “You’re not my friend anymore?” My guess is you’re saying “Too many to count!” It starts with preschool and doesn’t end until the college years (and arguably it’s part of life!), that girls test out friendships with each other. […]
How many times has your daughter come home to tell you one of her friends said “You’re not my friend anymore?” My guess is you’re saying “Too many to count!” It starts with preschool and doesn’t end until the college years (and arguably it’s part of life!), that girls test out friendships with each other. […]
It’s painful when your child won’t open up and talk to you. You’re desperate to know what’s on your child’s mind, but all you’re getting is one-word answers and shoulder shrugs. What gives? More common that you’d think (or like) pre-teens and teens tend to shut down when it comes to conversing with their parents. […]
It’s painful when your child won’t open up and talk to you. You’re desperate to know what’s on your child’s mind, but all you’re getting is one-word answers and shoulder shrugs. What gives? More common that you’d think (or like) pre-teens and teens tend to shut down when it comes to conversing with their parents. […]
You’re noticing something’s bugging your child. He seems to have more worries lately. You’re thinking “Are these worries normal for a kid his age? How much is too much?” Before you get too worried, let me first start by saying anxiety can be a good thing. It encourages us to act when something doesn’t feel right. […]
You’re noticing something’s bugging your child. He seems to have more worries lately. You’re thinking “Are these worries normal for a kid his age? How much is too much?” Before you get too worried, let me first start by saying anxiety can be a good thing. It encourages us to act when something doesn’t feel right. […]
