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Kathy Slattengren, M.Ed., is an internationally recognized, inspirational parent educator. She founded Priceless Parenting, a company dedicated to helping parents learn necessary, critical parenting skills. Priceless Parenting offers online parenting classes, presentations and parent coaching.
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Priceless Parenting
http://pricelessparenting.blogspot.com/
Parenting advice and tips for handling challenging behavior and creating happier families
LATEST ARTICLES ( 416 )
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Instructions for the Babysitter
You're excited to finally be going out on a date night! Before you dash out the door, does your babysitter have all the information she needs? Be sure to let... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Kudos to Awesome Dads!
Children who have dads involved in their lives are fortunate. There are all sorts of scientific studies documenting the positive impact fathers have on their... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Mom of the Year
My Mom was just selected for Mom of the Year in the category of “Mom who does the ordinary with extraordinary love”. How did she win such a big honor? Read more
Posted on 13 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Learning by Doing
Children learn by doing. When your children do a task, they build their brain connections. When we do a task for them, we reinforce our own brain connections... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
How Much is Your Teen Revealing on Facebook?
Do your kids have Facebook accounts? If so, do you know how much someone can find out about them? I’m amazed by how many kids share their Wall with “Friends of... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Can I Play?
What’s the best way for children to approach a situation where some kids are already playing together and they would like to join? While it may seem polite to... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Hiring a Babysitter?
It's hard leaving your kids with someone you don't know well. How do you know who to trust with your precious children? You can feel better about the... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Your Kids + Technology = Dangerous Territory
Digital technology has made parenting increasingly more difficult. Once upon a time you knew when your kids got a phone call because you heard the phone ring ma... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Bullied for Pain Meds
A mom told the story of her 11-year-old son’s first day back to school after breaking his ankle. As he got off the school bus, he was immediately approached by ... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Mean Mommy Or Pushover Mommy?
A mom expressed how torn she felt between being strict with her 5-year-old son and letting him have what he wanted. She often found herself yelling at him... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Joy and Wonder From Children
What joy or wonder have your children brought you? Have you noticed moments or things because of them that you otherwise would have missed? Read more
Posted on 16 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Getting Preschoolers to Bed
One mom wrote about the horrible time they was having trying to get her two boys, ages 2 and 4, to bed. They've tried all these things and nothing has... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Boredom Busting Activities
Researchers report that the average child spends over 7 hours a day with TV, computers and video games. However, children whose parents set limits on media spen... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2011 COMPUTING, FAMILY, PARENTING, TECH -
Birthday Gifts - When You Wish It Was Yours
A mom shared that every time her 4-year-old attends a birthday party he gets sad because he's not the one getting gifts. She tried reasoning with him and... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Am I a Bad Parent?
During a recent parenting presentation we discussed alternatives to yelling at kids to get them to behave in a different way. One mom then asked “So if I yell... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Better Than Spanking
No parent wakes up in the morning thinking "Boy, I sure hope I get to spank my kid today!" However, many parents end up doing exactly that in response to their... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Developing Your Baby's Brain
What do scientists know about the best way to raise smart, happy kids? If you want to know ... and want a fun, engaging book to learn from, then Brain Rules fo... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Children Lying
It’s a developmental milestone when a child learns to lie. Researchers have found that most children reach this milestone by age 3. Lying only makes sense onc... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Magical Words to Avoid Power Struggles
When you make an unpopular decision with your children, they are likely to try to convince you to change your mind. If you respond to the content of their... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Orders Are Easier
One mom told me about her strong willed daughter, Emily. She had learned that if she wanted Emily’s cooperation, she should give her plenty of control through... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING