Raising Kids
Inside this post: How to use printable chore cards for kids to teach responsibility, promote independence and encourage hard-work. I sat in the car driving the kids to preschool, when she said something brilliant. “How would it feel to have your kids grow into adults who could make good choices without a threat, bribe or [...]
Power Struggles
How to Stop Your Child From Whining – Immediately
I sat at the kitchen table, looking across the room as he struggled with the button on his pants. Using both hands to firmly grasp the button and hole, he attempted several times to secure his pants around his waist. I wanted him to stop whining and saying that he "couldn't do it." No luck. It’s hard to sit back and watch [...]
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 [...]
Why Kids Engage in Power Struggles (And How to Fix It)
Inside: Learn the biggest reason why kids engage in power struggles. Plus, get 3 simple strategies to fix them. In our house, I often joke that someone is always crying. And of course, it’s a bit of an exaggeration, but some days it feels like it! The past few weeks, my son wakes up in the morning and immediately bursts into [...]
This Playful Parenting Game Is the Best Way to End Power Struggles
Inside: How to end power struggles using a playful parenting game with your kids. Plus, learn 4 reasons why this positive parenting strategy works so well. Since becoming parents, my husband and I regularly battle what we lovingly refer to as ‘the witching hours.’ It’s the time from late afternoon until early evening when our kids [...]
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 [...]
3 Powerful Words to Remember When Your Child Melts Down
We had just left Target. Three kids in tow, a basket full of items even though I swore I was only going for toothpaste and bread. We had made it through our whole trip almost unscathed. No tantrums in the aisles, no begging for toys. And we even had made it past the dreaded dollar spot. We got to the car, unpacked, I got all of my kids [...]
What’s Behind Angry and Aggressive Behaviors in Kids?
Inside: Do you ever wonder, why is my child so angry and aggressive? Learn the reasons behind your child's behavior. Plus, a 3-part solution any parent can do! It was like a switch. In a few seconds time, my son transcended from calm and relaxed to raging anger. My jaw dropped to the pavement as I stood in the parking lot of my [...]
Schedule / RoutineReady for Independent Kids? 10 Totally Awesome Tricks You Have to Try
Inside this post: Raising independent kids just got easier with these quick tools and tricks. Promote independence, responsibility and hard work ethic with a few simple ideas. Multiple kids. Messy home. Work. Life is busy. I hear it every day. Consistently, the challenge that is voiced most from moms in our [...]
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 [...]
