Friend or Disciplinarian?
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Being 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.
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Don't Smother Your Child's "Have-to's"
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Parents 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 MoreFor Their Own Good
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Is 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 MoreWho is in Charge of Your Child's Education?
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A logical way to approach this topic is to take a step back and start with a deeper question, who should be in charge of your child’s education? Should it be…
Read MoreThe Screen Time Dilemma: It's Not Really About Screens
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How can we as parents keep our children safe in a world of screens? If we give them free reign on electronics, we expose them to a host of dangers. Yet if we withhold screens…
Read MoreAsk a Narcissistic Parent
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The 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.
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