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• Improving Communication Through Family Meetings

  

  Do you ever feel like the members of your family are not all on the same page? Is there family stress around trying to get everything done? Are you concerned... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Avoiding Your Kids Responding "You're Not Listening!"

  

  Listening is one of those skills that really doesn't seem like it's all that difficult. Why then do so many children report that their parents don't listen to... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Shaming Kids is Hurtful, Not Helpful

  Sometimes parents or teachers turn to shaming kids in order to try to get them to improve their behavior. They may say things like: Shame on you! You should kno... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• DANCE Parenting Classes - 3 Week Class Starts June 3rd

  

  Parenting is a dance you do with your kids. If you don't like their moves, take this class and learn how to change your lead! Discover your children's... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Responding to Misbehavior with Fight Or Flight Versus Pause and Plan

  

  How do you feel when your kids misbehave? When I ask parents this question during classes, the most common responses are feelings of anger, frustration and... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Using Punishment Versus Discipline for Misbehavior

  

  Punishment and discipline represent two very different beliefs about how to best respond to children's misbehavior. Punishment focuses on suffering or pain as... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Could It Be Autism?

  

  Autism now effects one in 88 children. Researchers are trying to figure out the factors behind the increase in the rate of autism. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• When Your Kids Make You Feel Extremely Angry

  

  Before I had my own kids, it was hard to imagine how parents could spank their kids. Those sweet, innocent little kids! How could anyone feel like hitting them? Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teaching Your Child Friendship Skills

  It's painful if your child is struggling with friendships. Your child might be shy and easily ignored by other kids, overly sensitive, intimidating other... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Answering Kids' Questions on Global Climate Change

  

  Today is Earth Day and there are certainly many concerns your children may have heard about regarding global climate change. If you'd like help answering their... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Take a Quick Parenting Quiz to Consider How Things Are Going for You

  

  Parenting is full of challenges. Each age and stage of your children's lives brings new joys along with new things to learn. All parents struggle at times with... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Protecting Your Children from Sexual Abuse

  

  One of the most important responsibility you have as a parent is to keep your children safe including being safe from sexual abuse. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kids Complaining About Being Bored Without Their Digital Devices

  

  Do your kids ever complain that they’re bored especially if they’ve used up their screen time for the day or can’t have access to their favorite digital device? Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How to Help Kids Overcome Their Fear and Anxiety

  

  Childhood is often pictured as a fun, carefree time of life. However, children also have many worries and concerns. Having some anxiety is part of normal life... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Following a Positive Path Along the Parenting Journey

  

  Parenting is a long journey, a little like going on a long hike through the mountains. There will be ups and downs. There will be many paths to choose from... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Using Filtering Software to Protect Your Kids From Internet Porn

  

  Shelly lamented to me about her 8-year-old son losing his innocence after going to a web site his school buddy gave him which ended up being a porn site. This... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Truly Understanding Someone Else

  

  If you truly want to connect with your child or someone else, you need to focus your attention on that person. You have to put down whatever you're doing,... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Helping Kids Resolve Conflicts

  

  Have you ever noticed that children often seem to be on a mission to create conflict? The minute one child picks up a toy another child decides he absolutely... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How Do You Nurture the Soul of Your Family?

  Paying attention to what nurtures your family is one of the most important things you can do. When family members don't get enough of what they need - whether i... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Your Kids Will Be Imitating You

  

  When are kids old enough to start imitating you? As soon as they’re born! Researcher Andrew Meltzoff experimented with newborns to see how they’d respond if he... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING