Discipline

How To Avoid the Lazy Parent Trap

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:17:39 +0100

The minutiae of everyday life can make it easy for moms and dads to grow lazy in their parenting, but there are four areas you want to always have a handle on.

Children and Chores

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:51:18 +0100

Lots of parents complain that their kids donâ€™t help around the house enough. The solution? Start them on chores when theyâ€™re young.

Falling On Deaf Ears

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:51:57 +0100

One mom wonders why her boy isnâ€™t listening to her.

Tails From the Barkside

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:38:34 +0100

Raising a puppy is similar to having a new baby in the family. It takes a lot of time, patience, energy and love ... but doggone it, the rewards are countless!

Discipline 101: Kid Cooperation

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:36:35 +0100

Parenthood brings some of the most rewarding experiences a person can have.

Four-letter Foul Play: Kids and Cussing

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:34:26 +0100

Thereâ€™s nothing like hearing a babyâ€™s first word. Itâ€™s a moment of wonder and excitement, something to record on video and in the baby book to remember forever.

Squashing Sibling Rivalry

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:31:57 +0100

Anxiety levels will surely rise again, right? Sure as the sun comes up in the morning, your two little darlings will eventually fall out of love with each other and into yet another conflict. Itâ€™s natural. It happens to all kids (and adults) because we are all unique, with different personalities and tastes.

Does Time Out Really Work?

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:28:39 +0100

Itâ€™s an age-old form of discipline, but you have to know how to use it for it to be effective.

"I WON'T Wear That!"

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:25:57 +0100

Oh, the tug-of-war that kids and clothes can bring! Yes, freedom of expression starts early, so perhaps you can learn to manage it. Find out how other parents do it.

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Allowances

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:24:02 +0100

Teach your kids how to handle money! Experts say an allowance is the first step.

Crush the Back Talk NOW!

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:21:28 +0100

Katie Brantley has a problem, and she's not afraid to admit it.

"My kids back talk, big time," says the 34-year-old mother of two girls, ages 12 and 8.

Discipline: The Challenges

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:19:44 +0100

When the going gets tough, what do you do? Yell and scream? Throw up your hands and stomp away? Before you give up, try a little bit of something called "Smart Discipline."

Don't Let 'Em Push Your Buttons

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:11:46 +0100

You've recently purchased a new television. All the wires are connected just right; you sit back in your favorite easy chair, remote control at the ready, and start pushing buttons.

Effective Co-Parenting Through a Separation

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:07:35 +0100

You've tried everything and your marriage isn't working - You and your spouse have made the difficult decision to separate.

Family Business with a Smile

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:06:32 +0100

Two of the biggest obstacles parents face as their children grow older center on maintaining parental power and encouraging communication between family members. One of the most effective ways to maintain control of your household, while at the same time promoting a strong line of communication between parent and child, is to hold periodic family meetings.

Fighting the Gimmes

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:05:12 +0100

In a world of "gimme, gimme, gimme" and "buy this and buy that," now is the time to equip our children with the arsenal they need to be cognizant consumers.

Guiding Principle: Setting Limits and Consequences

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:02:24 +0100

I was at a birthday party recently. While the birthday boy was opening up his presents, most of the other kids excitedly sat in a circle around him. There was one child, however, who actually was opening presents with the birthday boy. I could hear his parents calling him, but he wasn't paying them any attention to them.

KIDS and CLUTTER

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:59:43 +0100

Does your family have too much stuff? Put an end the mess now â€” without buying a bigger house! You can do it!

Let Him Help With the Big People Stuff

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:57:19 +0100

When visitors stop by, 2-year-old Michael Cornaglia proudly shows off his toddler bed.

Limits and Why Kids Need Them

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:55:02 +0100

Admit it. The only time you drive 55 miles an hour on the highway is when you see a state trooper's radar gun pointed your way. Most times, like most people, you casually break the speed limit within a margin you feel is safe and that the flow of traffic seems to condone.

Mind Your Manners!

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:53:40 +0100

When most of today's parents were children, they were taught to say "please" and "thank you," keep their elbows off the table, write thank-you notes and speak with respect to adults.

Peaceful Discipline

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:50:59 +0100

Not too long ago, I was loading my sons into the car after a horrendous grocery shopping experience throughout which the boys acted like little hooligans. I strapped my resistant 2-year-old into his car seat, simultaneously barking at my 4-year-old to "sit down ... NOW!"

Peaceful Solutions to Kid Fights

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:48:30 +0100

When physical fighting among kids gets â€” quite literally â€” out-of-hand, it's time for parents to take action.

Redirecting Children's Behavior

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:44:46 +0100

Ever have one of those days when all you do is nag your kids? Ever have one of those weeks? What about one of those months? Are you looking down the road onward a lifetime of unproductive nagging?

Sunday Night Council: Resolving Sibling Conflict

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:42:21 +0100

On a recent summer day, I glanced outside to see my two boys sitting side by side in lawn chairs, taking turns using the binoculars to watch a wild turkey in our field. Getting excited, they decided to get closer.

What's Up With Spanking?

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:40:02 +0100

Disciplining children is the most delicate of parenting matters. Most experts say spanking is wrong. So why are so many parents still doing it?

Eating Out With Young Kids

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:38:32 +0100

When I was a child, going out to eat was a special treat usually reserved for special occasions like birthdays or vacation. Today's research indicates that the average American family eats out nearly twice a week â€” it's commonplace.

Gifts from the Heart

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:36:14 +0100

Who says gifts have to cost money? Fun and easy ideas can help you make the perfect treasure for little or no money.

RESPECT: How to Get It, How to Instill It In Your Kids ... For Good!

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:32:48 +0100

Teaching good manners builds foundation of self-control and confidence.

"I don't want to!" Disciplining Kids in Public

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:30:49 +0100

Disciplining your child in front of others is hard, to say the least. So, when your little one shows his true colors in the middle of a crowd, be prepared!

what say YOU?

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:29:41 +0100

My 9-year-old is a night owl! She stays up well past her bed time. What do I do to get her to sleep? talk to her Find out exactly what keeps her up. Is she just too tempted to watch TV, play a video game or read a book? If that is the case, then remove all of those temptations. Will her brain just not turn off? My daughter and I both have that problem and have found that actually having something boring on for our brains to focus on helps us get to sleep. It is something like mel...

Who Tube? THEY Tube!

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:25:21 +0100

It's part entertainment, part online community and part creative marketing medium for musicians, comedians, animators, filmmakers, dancers, performers and anyone else seeking to share themselves with millions of people worldwide - so that means kids, too.

"What's a Recession, Mom?"

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:36:55 +0100

American families have experienced an average 25 percent decline in their net worth, and the economy's in the tank. What can you teach your kids about it?