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Do kids always listen to what their parents tell them? No. Sometimes, they only pretend to listen. They may forget what you said as soon as you leave the room. They may even blatantly disregard what you are telling them.
Read MoreBeing a parent means having to fulfill many roles in our children’s lives. Sometimes we are caught between the need to connect with our children, and the need to set limits for them.
Read MoreParents are often tempted to give “have-to’s” to their children—imperatives like “go do your math homework.” They may not realize that there are already plenty of have-to’s within in every child, without anyone having to put them there. Those have-to’s are urges to do something, to learn something, or to create something, borne purely of curiosity and interest.
Read MoreWhen a child feels like an essential part of something, they see themselves in a more positive light. They walk a little taller. They try more things. They learn more.
Today is an ordinary day for Avery and Benjamin, two children growing up in the same neighborhood…
Read MoreIt is hard work for parents to provide children with the basics—food, shelter, and clothing. Of course, we often do much more than that, because we know that childhood is not simply about survival. Childhood is also about development. We want our children to thrive.
Read MoreIs it ever worth it for parents to control their children?
Parents want what is best for their children. Sometimes, they use coercive measures to make sure their children do what is in their own best interest. But they don’t necessarily consider the cost of making kids do something for their own good.
Read MoreChildren endear themselves to their parents with every little thing: the cute way they talk, their bumbling attempts to try something new, and the way their heads bobble when they toddle. They are just so loveable. It is only natural that children make us feel joyous.
Read MoreOverparenting is the new buzzword among parenting experts. It is fast becoming the next big threat, poised to overtake screen time as the go-to boogeyman. Yet for all the attention we are giving overparenting, we are not yet seeing the real problem clearly.
Read MoreDo you feel the urge to tell your children exactly what you want them to think? Imagine one of your children just called somebody by a bad name, dropped a glass, or asked you about death. You can probably think of a lot of things you would like to say…
Read MoreGetting your kids to listen isn’t about some nuance with the words you choose, or with the way you say them. In fact, getting them to listen doesn’t even happen when you are telling them the thing you want them to listen to. It happens…
Read MoreSo you have explained to your child that she will need both hands to pour the lemonade, yet she still keeps her toy in one hand while trying to fill her cup with the other hand…
Read MoreAt one time or another, every parent feels dissatisfied with their child’s motivation. We may feel that a child’s motivation is misplaced when…
Read MoreThe Kind of Parent You Are (TKOPYA) sat down with a narcissistic parent (NP) for a quick chat, which we hope you will find entertaining and informative.
Read MoreWhy do the best times to connect have to present themselves at the least convenient times? Part of the reason is the child’s maturity level...
Read MoreAre you planting seeds with your child today that can grow with his growth? Or are you cultivating weeds that will get in his way?
Read MoreOver the past couple years, political discourse has steadily devolved. Consider the nature of the dialogue your children may be exposed to on any given day.
Read MoreWhat does your child feel like when you are paying attention to your phone?
Read MoreBut sometimes, in emotionally charged moments, it is not possible to think clearly. If in the heat of the moment you fail to consider the perspective questions...
Read MoreFor parents, exercising patience is not easy. Your children will not always follow your instructions, appreciate your efforts, or prioritize your deadlines. They will generously provide you with frustrating circumstances...
Read MoreA task completed with conscientiousness is a task completed carefully and in an orderly way. Being orderly means working with deliberation and organization. Being careful encompasses thoroughness with regard to details and vigilance with regard to progress...
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