Raising Kids
Inside: A simple strategy when your 3 year is out of control, ignoring you and flat out not listening. Post contains affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I was awake for only 15 minutes, and I was already dealing with my 3-year-old not listening. My daughter stood at [...]
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How to Stop a Power Struggle in Public without Bribing, Threatening or Yelling
I don’t know why a trip to the grocery store with my oldest always results in a public temper tantrum, but it does. For the longest time, he would exhibit something close to a mental breakdown over the kiddie shopping carts. Whomever invented those is the bane of my existence. My son is a strong-willed child, who struggles with [...]
One Genius Phrase Every Parent Needs When Their Kids Says, “I Can’t.”
Inside: Learn one phrase that will help your child get unstuck when a challenge shows up. If your child says, "I can't" or wants to quit, this is the best response. I took two sips of coffee, sat on the couch and immediately noticed my strong-willed child creeping down the stairs. The scowl on his face said it all. I’d been parenting [...]
10 Powerful Responses When Your Child Whines or Complains
Learn how to respond to your complaining child using "wants" and "wishes" phrases. Free printable list with the positive parenting phrases to stop a whining child. I arrived at my daughter's daycare in the afternoon to pick her up. My son was with me, and as he exited the car, he picked up a [...]
One Simple Phrase That Will Get Your Kids to Cooperate
I felt increasingly anxious about leaving the house on time. My kids don’t do well when they are rushed, and considering we went to bed late the night before, we started our morning routine about 30 minutes later than usual. I ran around like I was operating a NASCAR pit stop. Pack lunches. Check. Feed kids breakfast. [...]
8 Remarkable Phrases to Help You Raise a Grateful Child
Inside this post: Learn how to raise a grateful child using eight key phrases that go beyond the basics of "please" and "thank you." Learn how to make kids listen and appreciate all you do. You put so much into your kids. You pour yourself out to connect with your kids. There is rarely a part of your day when you aren’t [...]
9 Phrases That Change Life With a Toddler
I walked into the bathroom and closed the door. I could still hear my kids screaming through the bathroom door, as my face fell into the palms of my hands. It was the toddler day from you know where. I wanted to say and do some really mean things to my kids. I reached my limit. Do good moms even say things like that? I told myself [...]
