Parenting is difficult at any time, but parenting in public or in front of a critical audience could be especially difficult. Not only do we need to be extra inventive in order to assist our child to adapt in a …
Why You Need To Stop Labelling Kids Today [Why It’s So Important]
Putting a label on your child’s actions can be devastating for the child. Here is the science behind labels and why we should avoid using them. Let’s pretend you’re in charge of planning a dinner party, a family gathering, a …
The Real Differences Between Boundaries, Limits & Consequences For Kids
When I was a little girl, my mom made rules for me and my sisters. It seemed like there were always new rules, which sometimes led to arguments that ended with us being grounded for a week or more. When …
How To Set Limits For Children Without Using Force
If we don’t use force, how do we “make” our child do what we want? Brushing teeth is a great example, since I’ve never known a child who wasn’t inwardly driven to brush his teeth, and I’ve never met a …
12 Easy Steps To Help You Transition to Positive Parenting
Shifting your parenting style is a significant change, and you may expect some hiccups as you and your family adjust to new patterns of communication. Even if your child occasionally “acts worse” than she would have previously, those bumps don’t …
How To Manage Defiant Behavior In Kids
Are you facing defiant behavior at home? Defiance. It will undoubtedly irritate a parent. After all, aren’t we meant to be the ones in charge? Defiance rubs our noses in the reality that we can’t genuinely control another person until …
11 Alternate Ways To Teach Lessons Without Grounding Children
Isn’t this supposed to be simple? You just stop disciplining your children, and they thank you so much that they start acting like perfect angels. Transitioning to calm and positive parenting becomes increasingly difficult as your child grows older. Your …
Teach Your Child How To Turn Setbacks Into Learning Opportunities
Failure is an unavoidable part of success (NOT it’s opposite). When we fail, our brains really grow and evolve in significant ways. Amazing things can happen for children’s once they grasp this notion (and for us). Here are some great …
Debunking Common Misunderstandings About Positive Parenting
What does it mean to be a good parent? Positive parenting is for parents who wish to establish limits with their children in a polite and caring manner without breaking their spirits. Our children are guided on the correct road …