Treating Underlying Causes of Misbehavior in Kids
Learning how to handle misbehavior in our kids is a complex challenge, and many parents find themselves addressing symptoms without getting to underlying causes. Using an effective, logical consequence alone...
What is a Drill Sergeant Parent?
In 1990, Foster Cline and I published Parenting with Love and Logic and first introduced the concepts of Drill Sergeant parenting and Helicopter parenting. Since then, these concepts have permeated...
How to Handle Sibling Rivalries? Practical Tips for a Peaceful Home
Parents want to see their kids grow up and be friends throughout their lives. However, when sibling rivalry strikes, children can turn into the worst of enemies instead of being...
How Chores Help Your Kids Feel Needed
With kids heading back to school after the holidays, it’s important to make sure that they feel motivated and focused when they’re back in the classroom. Some kids might struggle...
Giving From the Heart: Teaching Kids Generosity This Holiday Season
One of the hallmarks of the holidays is giving and receiving gifts. The excitement and anticipation of the season often causes kids to focus mostly on receiving. I like receiving...
Mastering Love and Logic
Over the years, I have often heard people say things like, “I came to your seminar again because I need a shot in the arm,” or “I’ve been forgetting to...
Turn Your Words Into Gold: The Art of Enforceable Statements
Imagine this: You ask your child to clean up their room, and without a second reminder or a raised voice, it’s done. Sounds like a dream, right? For many parents,...
Choices Should Not Be Threats
If you have a strong-willed child, you probably have sensed how much they love control. In fact, the control needs of these kids are so strong that many are willing...
Parenting in the Technology Age: What to Do When Mistakes are Made
In last week’s blog, we looked at setting limits for technology use and how to detect signs that our kids might be getting hooked on technology. This week we look at...
