Posts Tagged ‘Child Parenting’
How to Recognize Your Role in Spoiled-Child Syndrome and How to Reverse It
A 4-year-old boy scolding his mother sharply for not getting him the food he wanted. A 7-year-old girl loudly interrupting her father’s conversation with another man, demanding to leave. An 8-year-old girl throwing a tantrum because her parents went to the movies without her. A 12-year-old boy shouting at his teacher for removing his cell…
Read MoreIs Your Child Moody and Angry? Maybe Its Time for a Screentime Reset
You may have seen it in your own child – a complete overreaction and utter agitation to a request you’ve made. It took you aback, left you puzzled. Or perhaps you’ve noticed increased sibling rivalry and shows of aggression. Does your child have an obsession with a show or game? Is there a total lack…
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Parenting an Overly Competitive Child
You cheer when they announce the team your son is on has won the competition. Everybody is coming to the sideline to receive congratulations, except your son. He’s still in the middle of the field, doing a crazy little victory dance for all to see. When he reunites with his teammates, you can…
Read More5 Signs Your Childs Anger is Out of Control and How You Can Help
We’ve all seen it. That child who throws a huge tantrum in a store. Yelling, stomping, pulling things from the shelves. It’s not unusual for children to go through this phase as they grow up. But what if you suspect that your child’s behavior is not normal? Is Your Child’s Anger Out of Control? Of…
Read More10 Simple Ways You can Help Your Child Cope with Anxiety
It’s hard enough for adults to deal with anxiety, how much more so for children. The confusing thoughts, the worries, the discomfort, the roller coaster feelings of panic and helplessness. It can really be frightening – not just for your child, but also for you. Naturally, as parents, you want to protect our child from…
Read MoreThe Tween Years are Coming! How to Start Now to Build Trust Later!
At their worst, a tween can be a mix between a tantrum-prone toddler and an opinionated teen. Their mood can swing from one extreme to another. At times, they may be very tight-lipped and other times they back-talk you at every opportunity. There’s no doubt, parenting a tween can be a daunting and confusing task.…
Read MoreShame And Guilt -Whats the Difference & Why is Shame More Damaging?
Imagine: You’ve done someone wrong and it makes you feel horrible. Your feelings move you to apologize and make amends, doing all that is in your power to set matters right. It isn’t easy to do and certainly a hard lesson to learn, but you feel a lot better afterward. You’ve done someone wrong and…
Read MoreFind Solution’s to Your Child’s Sleep Problems
The sound that you think is part of your dream slowly rouses you from your slumber. You blink, confused by the fact that the noise is still present. Yet, you’re awake! As you become more conscious of your surroundings, you realize that it comes from the adjacent room. Your child’s room. And suddenly you…
Read MoreStay Calm to Successfully Handle Your Child’s Meltdowns
Your face flushes red. You nervously glance at the onlookers, thoroughly embarrassed about the scene your child is making. Refusing to listen to anything you say, your child is screaming, stomping, threatening, and thrashing about – completely out of control! Sounds like something you’ve experienced? Don’t feel guilty if you have a hard time loving…
Read MoreIt’s Back to School Time! Use These Tips to Ease the Transition
Is it that time again? Yes. The start of school is almost here. Time to get ready! It seems like you’ve just gotten into the swing of summer, and suddenly the beginning of school is on the horizon again. Where did the time go? Take heart. Most children and parents alike are reluctant to get…
Read MoreWhy It’s Truly Time to Take a Timeout On Timeouts For Children
Timeouts are supposed to give parents and children a break from each other when emotions run high. But could timeouts be teaching the wrong lesson? Experts believe that when you ignore, remove, or withdraw parental attention, you can promote positive behavior in your child. But what if a child perceives this action as the removing…
Read MoreParents, When Schools Downplay Bullying Take These Steps
You leave the school building unexpectedly disgruntled. Everything that occurred in the past thirty minutes has completely crushed your confidence in those entrusted with keeping your child safe. How could this be? How could the school personnel downplay such a serious issue like bullying? As you sit a moment in your car, your mind replays…
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