Posts Tagged ‘Positive Parenting’
YouTube for Children: How to Make It Safe
“Isn’t that your daughter?” You stare at your friend’s text message with the accompanying YouTube link a little shellshocked. Wait… what? That uncomfortable feeling of impending dread is washing over you as you click on the link. You almost forget to breathe as the video starts playing and you see your 10-year old parading around…
Read MoreFrom Mom’s to Dad’s: How to Cope with Transition Issues After Divorce
Imagine you would be required to switch living arrangements every month or week, or perhaps even twice a week? At first, it may seem like an adventure, as if you were going on one sleepover after another. Eventually, though, you may become weary of it. What would it take for you to feel comfortable with…
Read MoreHow to Know If You’re an Enmeshed Parent
What exactly is an enmeshed parent? There is a connection and, yet, a slight but decisive distinction between a helicopter parent, a narcissistic parent, and an enmeshed parent.A helicopter parent employs an excessively responsible parenting style that leads to overprotecting, overcontrolling, and over-perfecting their child. A narcissistic parent is so possessive that their child basically…
Read MoreHow to Recognize Parental Alienation – 8 Ways to Tell
After getting into trouble at school, a child casually reveals that they have no contact with one of their parents. In fact, they apparently have a very negative view of that parent and are glad to be rid of them. An adult enters psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, or relationships issues, unclear about why they have…
Read MoreTeaching Mindfulness: 5 Ways to Reduce Childhood Anxiety
Mindfulness is one of those trendy words that, in the minds of many, seems to be connected to something spiritual or mystical or detaching oneself from the world. But mindfulness is none of that. Simply put, mindfulness is being fully conscious and aware of the present moment. That awareness encompasses paying attention to your thoughts…
Read MoreParents: How to Get Your Kids to Cooperate Without Child Shaming
If you make a child feel loved, you’ll foster cooperation. Sounds simple enough, right? But is it really that simple? Is just giving love enough? What happens when, despite you showering your child with love, they still don’t want to cooperate? Do you get annoyed? Exasperated? Angry? Do you perhaps end up falling back on…
Read MorePositive Parenting: 7 Tips to Creating a Harmonious Parent-Child Connection
Harmony. If you’ve ever listened to an acapella quartet or a beautifully orchestrated symphony, you understand harmony. The harmonious interaction of voices and/or instruments leaves you uplifted, enchanted, and peaceful. There are no harsh sounds that prick your nerves and make you cringe… at least, not when all performers work together for the delight of…
Read MoreGet Smart About Nutrition: How The Right Diet Can Reduce ADHD Symptoms
Sweets. It’s probably fair to say that you’re familiar with the obvious—and sometimes scary!—effects sugar can have on your child. And it’s probably also no overstatement that, as a concerned parent, you would rather handle your child’s ADHD naturally than resort to medication. Did you know that studies have actually shown the beneficial results a…
Read MoreIt’s Normal to Make Mistakes! – 4 Tips to Help Your Perfectionistic Child
Does your child… …expect nothing less than an A in all their classes? …view criticism as a personal attack? …avoid new projects because they’re worried they’ll fail? Of course, there’s nothing wrong if your child wants to do their very best. But it’s self-defeating when they strive after an unattainable ideal—perfection. Setting standards way too…
Read MoreParenting with Insight: Facts About Teen Depression and How You Can Help
The teenage years can bring a lot of ups and downs. In general, many teenagers have a tendency to be moody, unruly, self-centered, and highly emotional. All of which falls under normal adolescent behavior. But at times, there can be more. Some teens battle with bouts of depression. They’re unmotivated, indifferent, and listless. And they…
Read MoreParenting Challenges – 8 Tips to Avoid Spoiling Your Child
Imagine the scene: A splendid throne atop an elevated platform. Two servants rushing back and forth, catering to the every wish of the crowned head seated upon the lofty chair. Exhausted from a day’s worth of conforming to the demands of the ruler, they finally bow with heads low. Nothing wrong with that scenario, right?…
Read MoreTalking with Your Teen: 7 Tips to Make It a Two-Way Communication
“I don’t know what to do anymore. My teen just doesn’t want to talk to me!” Sounds like your situation? Before you get too frustrated with the matter, stop and think for a moment. Are you actually upset that your teenager won’t talk to you, or that they won’t listen to you? Yes, there is…
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