The Gift of Practicing Gratitude
It can be an easy thing to say: “Be thankful”. We are often trying to get our kids to express outward gratitude. It’s the polite thing to do. But what...
Is Your Teen Really Ready to be Safe Behind the Wheel?
Decrease the odds of tragedy by asking yourself the following questions: Does my teen respectfully follow the rules of home and school? If a teen is unable to follow simple rules about...
When Your Child is the Bully
“What do you do when your own child is the bully? You are always talking about what to do when your kid is being bullied. What about when they are the one...
How to Handle 'I Don’t Know' Responses with Love and Logic
Have you ever been frustrated by a child’s response of “I don’t know”? Maybe you’ve asked a thoughtful question, expecting to engage them in meaningful conversation or problem-solving, only to...
Help! Technology Is Already a Problem
“My kid already has a cell phone. It’s too late to take it away.” “My kids are already heavily into _________ (video game). It’s too late to stop it.” Knowing...
Avoiding Entitlement
Of course, we want to avoid raising kids who are plagued with entitlement. And the most obvious answer is a great, big “Don’t”. We all realize that we don’t want to...
Motivating Kids to Learn
Olivia spends most of every school day sniffing her desk rather than completing assignments. Carson takes twenty-seven trips back and forth from the pencil sharpener to his desk every day....
The Need for Attention
I have asked teachers in 46 states, “Why do kids act out?” The #1 answer by far? ‘Attention’ “He just wants attention.” Is it true that kids act out to...
