2022-10-09 13:53
Many parents think of self-esteem as their child’s inner voice – the guiding words that tells your child whether they are good enough to do or achieve something. Here’s the… Read More
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Parenting help for parents that want to stop yelling, nagging, and stressing out and start enjoying their kids.
2022-07-04 15:04
Remind your child that you are their ally, you are on their side. Even when you are saying no or stopping unhelpful behaviours – show how much you care. When my son was four years old… Read More
2022-05-18 10:07
Inside: What can you do to Change Your Child’s Behavior Without Punishment, Yelling or Getting Mad Everything I know about disciplining kids is apparently completely wrong. Dave, fathe… Read More
2022-05-03 05:46
Encouraging words give your child a boost and demonstrates your genuine interest and support. Children that feel encouraged are much more likely to feel confident, capable and have a healthy… Read More
2022-03-19 18:13
Tantrums are typically the way your child releases big feelings. This can be frustration, sadness, tiredness or hunger. While sometimes avoidable, often tantrums just really happen in a bli… Read More
2022-01-07 17:33
What will ultimately help kids make better decisions is to practice both making mistakes without fear and guidance on our part to walk them through when they mess up. Positive discipline doe… Read More
2022-01-03 14:45
Mental health affects the way your child thinks, feels and behaves. Taking your child’s mental health into consideration, when making parenting decisions is a really smart idea. … Read More
2021-11-29 07:17
How to discipline when your child keeps interrupting you. Positive Parenting Tip: Remember that growing children make mistakes and get excited. Teaching the behavior you wish to see is more… Read More
2021-06-29 11:31
Counting methods, sticker charts, automatic timers, fuzzy pom-poms and rubber bands…good discipline? These are some of the popular recommendations for dealing with misbehavior. If you… Read More
2020-07-15 13:56
Inside: Parenting and disciplining a strong willed one, two or three year old child can be challenging. Learn the positive parenting approach to reduce emotional outbursts and power struggle… Read More
2020-06-11 13:55
Inside: Understand toddler behavior and learn positive ways to encourage cooperation. Examples of how to use positive parenting strategies to get your toddler to listen included. One very ch… Read More
2020-04-21 09:30
Developing emotional intelligence starts in early childhood. Every interaction with parents, caregivers, sibblings and friends gives your child information about their emotional world. Your… Read More
2020-03-26 14:06
Sheltering in place can create behavior changes for the whole family. Here you can find information on what you can expect and how you can respond to these behaviors in a helpful and positiv… Read More
2020-03-01 09:00
To stop tantrums it is best to understand why tantrums happen and what helps your child feel better. Most children have tantrums during the toddler years. Tantrums can also happen when… Read More
2019-12-09 09:00
The practice of meditation involves sitting still, taking deep breaths, and quietly focusing your mind. Can kids really learn to do this? At first, the idea of your energy-filled child slowi… Read More
2019-07-08 09:37
Inside: Defiance and misbehavior in the toddler years is very normal. Positive discipline makes it easier for you to stop unwanted behaviors and guide your toddler to behave in better ways… Read More
2019-05-01 09:12
Understanding why children tell lies and how to discipline in a way that fosters honesty and healthy development. “My room was full of flying dragons last night, they knocked over the… Read More
2019-04-01 09:29
The parenting style that supports the development of critical thinking skills in childhood “Mom. I made a mistake”said my seven year old. As the word mistake echo… Read More
2019-02-05 16:57
Discipline for Children: Three effective ways to stay patient and talk so your child will listen and cooperate. Discipline for children is most effective when it’s aimed at creating co… Read More
2018-09-18 14:33
Inside: A three step guide to using Time In to transform toddler misbehavior using positive parenting Your hair fell off mama. I caught it for you. That’s what I heard one morning… Read More
2018-09-08 12:54
Eight Key Phrases for setting limits without having to raise your voice using Positive Discipline The idea of parenting with kindness and firmness at the same time sounded so appealing when… Read More
2018-09-03 07:53
Many years ago, my mother-in-law told me that I was reading too many books about parenting. She said that I should trust my parenting intuition, because the right answers would just come to… Read More
2018-08-27 07:33
Positive parenting can bring real joy into your home, improve cooperation and listening. There are many benefits to choosing a positive approach to parenting. Several studies have show… Read More
2018-08-16 12:07
Inside: How to Help Your Toddler Transition Well From One Activity to the Next without Tantrums It was time to close up playgroup, a classic toddler transition time that often ends up with o… Read More
2018-07-28 16:02
Screen time management ideas to help you connect with your child and limit technology use in a positive way. For most kids, summer is a time of freedom – from classrooms, strict schedu… Read More
2018-07-20 05:00
Inside: Discover alternatives to punishment that help your child do better when they are misbehaving. When children are misbehaving, like using back talk, hitting a sibling or refusing to go… Read More
2018-07-16 07:44
Inside: Five questions to help you set limits instead of using punishment when your child misbehaves. “I have tried using warnings, time outs and taking my son’s toys away w… Read More
2018-05-08 07:48
Inside: Consequences can keep children feeling discouraged and stuck on misbehaving. Discover positive alternatives that help children behave well. Late in the afternoon, on the way home fro… Read More
2018-04-28 06:07
Stop your child's misbehaviour and increase listening by following simple positive parenting steps that encourage cooperation. There were jeans and inside out t-shirts scattered between lego… Read More
2018-03-13 09:15
Inside: Calming Down isn’t Always Easy For Children. Help your child manage tantrums, anger and frustration and learn self-regulation skills with a calming kit. “Got anythin… Read More
2018-03-11 08:43
Inside: Five Positive Tools for Helping Siblings Solve Conflicts and Get Along The following is adapted from Rebecca’s new book, The Positive Parenting Workbook. This inspiring and inv… Read More
2018-03-01 17:03
Discipline Your Misbehaving Child With Positive and Proven Strategies. Do you really want to spend the next several years with your child shouting, threatening, nagging and feeling exasperat… Read More
2018-02-20 12:28
Over the summer, my 9 year old daughter began having trouble falling asleep. “I just can’t sleep!!” she whined (and she really meant it.) After several weeks of trying to t… Read More
2017-12-15 00:42
The holiday season can be a big trap for stress and parenting self-sabotage. For the next several weeks, you may have high expectations for good, cooperative behavior. Y… Read More
2017-11-22 20:14
The best praise is focused on your child’s effort, not your child’s traits. The same is true of criticism. In one study by Columbia University researchers, kindergarteners were g… Read More
2017-10-01 08:41
Aggressive toddlers and preschoolers need your guidance when they act in aggressive and other unhelpful ways. It’s quite normal for toddlers and preschoolers to struggle with agg… Read More
2017-09-07 07:26
What are you looking forward to learning in school tomorrow/this month/this year? Talking to children about school gives us a really wonderful opportunity to discover how our children are do… Read More
2017-08-31 14:03
Your child’s behavior is not the problem. Really. If your child’s behavior is not the problem, then what is? Some parents reply, “I’m the problem!” It&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-08-29 15:46
A parent wrote in recently asking why timeouts are making her daughters behavior worse instead of better. She shares: I have a 3 year old daughter that throws the biggest tantrums whene… Read More
2017-08-26 13:17
Why Choosing Positive Guidance over Punishment Helps Reduce Attention Seeking and Other Unhelpful Behaviors Children often seek attention in mistaken ways. When you offer guidance, you can h… Read More
2017-08-23 09:00
Have you noticed your child has a bad attitude, seems defiant or having loads of tear and tantrums after school? Difficult afternoons, tough bed times, siblings squabbles, meltdow… Read More
2017-08-06 12:37
Knowing how to make amends is a very valuable life skill. As children grow they have many opportunities to apologize and make amends. While we would like children to know how to say &l&hell…Read More
2017-08-03 15:13
If you have a child that is getting into power struggles with you, you also have a child that is ready and able to stand up for themselves. This is a good thing. A really good thing. Childre… Read More
2017-07-29 07:55
“You are being mean!” said my son. His face filled with disappointment. “I’m never sharing my truck with you ever again.” He added, walking away with a deep sig… Read More
2017-07-25 14:53
Discipline that teaches your child’s heart and mind at the same time. When my son was four years old, he was sweet, funny and quite mischievous. Just a moment unsupervised and somethin… Read More
2017-07-15 13:01
Three Parenting Strategies To Try when Consequences Stop Working and your Child is Misbehaving Does this scenario feel familiar? It’s getting close to the end of the day, and you are e… Read More
2017-06-29 09:10
Emotionally intelligent children not only recognize and manage their own feelings, they are also able to understand emotional states of others. Emotional intelligence is also important… Read More
2017-05-26 15:25
Children have tantrums. It’s practically inevitable. Even if you set out to parent in a kind and connected way, tantrums can happen. They happen because tantrums are a sign of emotiona… Read More
2017-05-22 12:32
Positive parenting is not about keeping our children happy 100% of the time or giving in to every demand or bending the earth to suit our child’s desires. However, it is important tha… Read More
2017-05-20 03:03
focusing on their abilities/strengths/qualities--things you want to encourage for they help our children become more confident, feel more capable, able to take risks, to rally from mistakes… Read More
2017-05-07 07:07
There were jeans and inside out t-shirts scattered between legos and nerf darts. It was almost the end of the day and my son hadn’t picked up his room. I had asked earlier (probably mo… Read More
2017-04-19 13:13
Not too long ago, I was walking and juggling overflowing baskets of laundry, when my seven year old said: “Mom. I made a mistake”. As the word mistake echoed around the two… Read More
2017-04-12 09:37
Defiant toddlers are often mislabeled as having a behavior problem. In most cases, toddler defiance is actually just a sign of healthy development. Toddlers that like to say… Read More
2017-04-01 19:50
My arms were still sore from scrubbing the dark streaks of marker my toddler had happily scribbled, off our porous pine dining table. I turned toward my oldest daughter. “I just told y… Read More
2017-03-20 03:12
A few years ago, my 3 year old daughter ripped her brothers’ picture. She did it on purpose and with the intent to get back at her brother. Many parents believe that such “a… Read More
2017-03-18 12:55
Books went flying down to the ground. Screams filled the dining room. My heart skipped a beat as I quickly assessed the situation for injuries and damages. You know that feelings when y… Read More
2017-03-15 21:52
I’m sure you know the drill—buttons pushed, kids not listening, fighting in the backseat of the car. Whining, sassing, talking-back, door slamming. And how about that frustrating… Read More
2017-03-07 13:38
Parents are routinely confused when their preschooler (aged 2 to 5) promises they won’t hit or scream only to turn around and hit or scream again. Part of the problem is young children… Read More
2017-03-01 15:17
My then 3-year old son and I were at our favorite family camp one summer. My son loved to play in the woods – grabbing handfuls of red earth, and throwing them up in the air like firew… Read More
2017-02-25 14:18
Responding calmly to "I hate you" isn't always easy but that in that moment, our children really need us to be sensitive, compassionate, loving and empathetic Read More
2017-02-21 19:38
The bathroom is getting steamy. The water has been flowing for minutes, and your child is still fully clothed, refusing to budge. Every night it’s the same battle. You say that he need… Read More
2017-02-19 08:34
It’s pretty normal for children to be selective about what they eat. Picky eating can be just a phase, especially in the toddler and preschool years. Even if it’s normal,&n&hell…Read More
2017-02-15 13:25
I’m having a very trying time with my three-year-old at the moment. He is a very bright, highly spirited and sensitive little boy. His baby brother was born just a month ago so I appre… Read More
2017-02-10 14:33
Do mornings at your house look like a scene from a stressful Groundhog’s day video? The same level of stress, the same rushing, and the same power struggles with your children da… Read More
2017-02-07 08:27
Have you ever told your children not to hide in a clothing store, not to touch dangerous things, or not to run in the parking lot? Have you had to say it more than once, only to find that th… Read More
2017-01-31 10:26
I keep a notebook about each of my children in which I record major events, questions, and notes from parent-teacher conferences and other meetings. I happened to be thumbing through my daug… Read More
2017-01-29 15:34
Why Do Children Interrupt Adults So Often? How Can You Help Your Child Stop Interrupting? I remember just a few years ago, trying to have a conversation on the phone with a friend. All I cou… Read More
2017-01-26 08:05
Even if we can't parent in the most nurturing ways all the time, the more often we can, the more our children get what they need, the better they will be able to weather the times when we pa… Read More
2017-01-20 14:40
So how to handle over-wound, exuberant, annoying behaviors in a positive way? Everyone has their own personality and style. Embrace your child for who they are, that kind of acceptance alone… Read More
2017-01-19 12:28
Making The Positive Discipline Tool Routines Work for Your Family Over the summer, my 9 year old daughter began having trouble falling asleep. “I just can’t sleep!!” she wh… Read More
2017-01-11 13:31
How To Discipline Your Baby In A Positive Way Responding positively to your baby teaches him to trust you and your guidance. While babies are growing they may do certain things, like spittin… Read More
2016-12-16 11:49
When our kids are messing up or misbehaving, it’s so easy to slip into responses that are just the opposite of encouraging. Unlike praise, you can give encouragement any time at all, e… Read More
2016-12-14 17:29
Positive Discipline at Home & School for Turning Disruptive Behavior Around Do you have any suggestions for a child who may be seeking the attention of his classmates? He is being d… Read More
2016-12-01 10:16
Why Children Misbehave And How To Help Them Do Better It was mid morning at playgroup and tension was rising between Theo, his mother and a phone. The phone was perfectly placed on… Read More
2016-11-02 06:04
One great way to encourage children to open up is to make a habit of cherishing daily conversations with your child. Conversations build connection. When children feel connected to… Read More
2016-10-12 16:09
The stronger your relationship with your child the more your child will feel well, secure and capable of facing daily challenges. Treating children with respect when setting limits is part o… Read More
2016-10-03 13:10
Toddler brains are just not mature enough to really know safe from unsafe just yet. Not even at age three or five are children's brains fully mature enough to really respond well to distres… Read More
2016-09-15 06:37
One very challenging task in the early years of parenting is finding ways to encourage cooperation and listening. Toddlers and pre-schoolers are notorious for saying “NO!” … Read More
2016-09-06 15:47
When my son was four, I took him on a day trip to sled and play in the snow. It was a beautiful cold yet sunny day. Up on a mountain, with the alps in the background… Read More
2016-09-01 06:07
Positive Parenting tools can help you prevent power struggles and encourage your child to be cooperative. Do you like the idea of positive parenting but not sure how to put into practic… Read More
2016-08-30 15:17
How to Put Positive Discipline Tools into Action and Encourage Your Child to Listen “He never listens to me!” “I have to tell him 10 times!” “She… Read More
2016-08-23 15:15
A day spent at school can be a very rewarding experience for children. A great school offers children plenty of opportunities to play, discover and learn. On the same hand… Read More
2016-08-16 15:15
“Got anything I can smash around here?” asked my daughter with a crinkly face and closed fists. “I’m bursting with anger!! It’s about the boys you know!! UGH!!… Read More
2016-08-05 06:53
Being deliberate and present with our children is a wonderful way to encourage cooperation. I have been thinking and reflecting a lot about being deliberate and present with my childre… Read More
2016-07-21 09:06
Encouragement is about process and effort and can facilitate the development of a growth mindset. Encouragement offers an opportunity for a child to recognize their strengths, and allows the… Read More
2016-07-05 13:17
Children often seek attention in mistaken ways. When you offer guidance, you can help your child feel connected, understood and ready to make better choices. As children grow they become ver… Read More
2016-06-28 12:57
Love is at the core of our existence and the thread that binds us. It is a primary human emotional need to feel loved. Life is the flower for which love is the honey. –Vict… Read More
2016-06-05 19:06
Anger and yelling are both issues that often come bubbling up to the surface in parenting as sleep deprivation, stress, exhaustion, and a hundred tiny frustrations through the day all mix to… Read More
2016-05-31 14:12
Positive Parenting can help you respond to your child when they are behaving in defiant, disrespectful or unhelpful ways. Children often act out when they are lost, fearful and in need of gu… Read More
2016-05-17 12:08
How to help a child who is acting out by setting clear, kind limits and offering positive guidance. Walking out of school, I noticed my son had an envelope in his hand. As he hand… Read More
2016-04-19 15:58
Taking a positive approach to discipline from the very start. Parents often spend a great deal of time in the early days invested in attending and understanding their babies cries and cues… Read More
2016-04-12 11:00
On a sunny, beautiful morning, Mariah was on the floor, in a pile of tears. Her little hands stretched wide reaching desperately for Jenny. More accurately, reaching for the apple and egg in… Read More
2016-04-05 15:41
“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” – James Baldwin Children are mirrors; they reflect back to us… Read More
2016-03-31 22:32
After jumping down from a tree at the park my son stood up, did a little victory dance and then ran off to play on an obstacle course. It’s a pretty tricky course that requi… Read More
2016-03-15 10:33
Parenting Your Child through Big Emotions Can be Challenging.
“You’re disappointed with my decision,” you say empathetically.
“Yeah! It’s not fair! Everyo… Read More
2016-03-12 10:00
Has your four, five, six or even ten year old ever melted down into a pile of tears or flung into a fit of rage? Do you occasionally have to deal with anger, fits of screaming… Read More
2016-03-09 13:54
“May I please have two extra minutes to try and get across? I am just so close. If I can’t do it in two minutes, I will jump off, no matter what. Deal?” My son was referrin… Read More
2016-03-02 13:37
Knowing how to make amends is a very valuable life skill. As children grow they have many opportunities to apologize and make amends. While we would like children to know how to say &l&hell…Read More
2016-02-16 16:16
Your son is on the floor, arms and legs flailing. Crying and screaming at the top of his lungs. He’s been like this for 10 minutes already.
If you could read his mind in this moment, h… Read More
2016-02-09 22:56
You broke your own rule mama! You used the car as a closet! Said my daughter beyond excited to have noticed my forgotten coat, wrinkled and abandoned in the freezing cold car.You… Read More
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