Feeling Less Than
"Joshua, can you help us. Daniel is struggling when it comes to sports. You know sports come easy to him, but he has suddenly started saying he doesn't want to…
You are the Gardener
You are the Gardener. You may overwater,you may underwater,You may leave it to do its own thing oryou may check on it every sec of the day.You may opt to…
I knew you were going to do that!
She spills water; you say this. He drops a bucket of popcorn; you say this. They start to cry; you say this. "I knew you were going…
When Will Parenting Become Fun?
“He plays for one minute and then he starts throwing things. I am following your suggestion so he is no longer throwing everything instead he is down to dumping two…
Parent-Up!
She is four.⠀ She is demanding television ALL OF THE TIME!⠀ She is melting down with every 'No' or reason you give.⠀ ⠀ It doesn't matter how little or how…
Stop parenting bad behavior
You can't nitpick your child, constantly.⠀ You can't wait for the bad behavior, constantly.⠀ You can't fear the bad behavior, constantly.⠀ You can't tally the bad behavior, constantly.⠀ You can't…
What are your intentions?
Intent is important...⠀ Your intent is everything...⠀ Intent marks your relationship.⠀ ⠀ If you are giving information I challenge you to see if it is necessary.⠀ ⠀ If you want…
Which method of listening is your go to?
No matter the age, your child deserves the chance to express herself.Ask a question and don't interrupt, don't translate, don't correct grammar, don't cut her off.Listening by letting her pause…
She hits really hard!
She hits with the strength of a million suns! Some children see hitting as a way of inviting someone to play. For some, a huge smack is equivalent…
Sorry didn’t do it, you did it!
As early as possible, I teach children the word Sorry has little or no value. Sorry is not the "get out of trouble" card, It does not absolve all wrongs.…