Raising Kids
It's no secret around here that I am a consumer of books on toddler discipline. While I don't implement every strategy that various books have suggested, they have--by far--made parenting easier for me. These books gave me the tools I needed to develop my own thoughts, ideas and strategies on positive toddler discipline. As [...]
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How to Respond When Your Child Lies to You
Inside this post: Learn how to deal with a lying child. Help your child tell the truth while still keeping your boundaries and consequences. It seems like my strong-willed child can never have enough snacks, but if you dare to put a meal in front of him, it’s a near 100 percent guarantee that he will not eat. Last week I [...]
The Easiest Way to Deal With a Kid Who Hits, Kicks or Bites
Inside this post: Learn what to do when your child hits you. Effectively stop your child from hurting others without yelling, time out or getting physical. I literally stepped out of the room for 20 seconds. That’s the amount of time it took for my oldest to tackle his little sister while she proceeded to whack him in the head. The [...]
The 3-Part Method That Will Change the Way You Parent—Forever
Inside this post: Positive parenting for kids begins with a simple, yet genius 3-part coaching method that will help you learn how to make kids listen and keep a peaceful home. Post contains affiliate links. My son started at a new school for the very first time and his anxiety was so powerful, it was as if he crashed [...]
Schedule / RoutineHow Routines, Schedules and Early Bedtimes Strengthened My Marriage After Kids
Before I had kids, I used to say ridiculous and obtuse things like, “When I have kids I’m still going to travel the world!” And… “When I have kids, I’m not going to change my lifestyle. I’m just going to bring them along, and it’ll be easy and fabulous!” Then I had kids and I was all like… “YOU WANT ME TO TAKE THESE SCREAMING RASCALS TO [...]
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 [...]
7 Foods That Will Support Better Behavior in Kids – According to Science
Inside: Learn 7 foods that can support better behavior in kids. Plus, grab a free printable cheatsheet at the end. Disclosure: Post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. I’ll never forget the time I gave my son a watermelon flavored Jolly Rancher [...]
6 Positive Toddler Discipline Tips That Will Keep Your Home Peaceful
Inside this post: Figuring out how to make kids listen can go hand-in-hand with power struggles and tantrums. Learn how to set firm boundaries and still keep a peaceful home using positive toddler discipline tips. “Which one do you want? The truck pants or the navy pants?” As I stretched my arms out holding the pajama [...]
How to Get Your Child to Follow a Routine Without Reminders
Back in the day when I was in college, I was in love with routines. Each time there was a big exam, I would head straight to the library, lay out all my pens and notepaper, do exactly three neck stretches, and set my coffee within arm’s reach but far enough to keep it from killing my textbook should a spill occur. Because…yeah…laptops [...]
I Found the Secret to Getting Kids to Behave
Two years ago my son interacted aggressively with nearly every child he met. Unprovoked, he would tackle other children and bite them in the face or ear—Mike Tyson style. Yes, really. I wish I were exaggerating. I was constantly left wondering 'why is my child so angry and aggressive?'. Fast forward two years later. My [...]
