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LATEST ARTICLES ( 418 )

• What Type of Government Protection Do Our Kids Need?

  

  Certainly children deserve to be protected from danger and abuse. Yet it's impossible to protect children every possible harm. Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Invest a Day in Sharpening Your Parenting Skills

  

  Would you like to parent from a calm, confident place that invites cooperation instead of confrontation? Even when you know how you'd ideally like your family t... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Strong Feelings Make Kids' Communication Rocky

  When something is troubling your kids, expect their strong feelings to make talking about it rocky. Focusing on the poor ways your child is communicating (eye... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teaching Kids Healthy Ways to Express Their Feelings

  

  Your kids will experience a wide range of emotions each day. They may feel elated one moment followed by disappointment in the next moment. Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Signs That Your Kids Have Too Much Power and You Need to Step Up to Parent

  

  Is it possible for kids to have too much power? Yes! Your household is not healthy and safe if your children are in charge instead of you. When you set firm... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Modeling Appreciation for the Gift

  

  I was so excited to receive this special gift. It was everything I ever wanted! When the gift arrived it was the most beautiful gift I’d ever seen. It simply... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• December Calendar for Kids

  

  Are your kids excited for the holidays? You can print out this December calendar which they can decorate and mark the days of the special celebrations for your... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• December Calendar for Kids

  

  Are your kids excited for the holidays? You can print out this December calendar which they can decorate and mark the days of the special celebrations for your... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wild Behavior When Parents Are Not Around

  

  A mom described how well her 5-year-old nephew, Jake, behaved when his parents were around. However, the minute they left, Jake took the opportunity to behave... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• New Release! How To Parent In Ways That Are Truly Helpful, Not Hurtful

  This book packs powerful parenting ideas into one or two page topics. You can pick the book up and in a few minutes have a new insight which will help you paren... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Free Window Cord Safety Kit

  

  If you have young children in your home, it's wise to check if your window cords could present a problem. Tragically over 200 infants and young children have... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Providing Positive Parenting Support in Your School

  

  A mom of a first grader spoke to me today about how she can provide positive parenting support to other parents at her daughter's school. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Effects of Media Violence on Children

  

  If Not You, Then Who? Guest Blog by Gloria DeGaetano, educator, author, and founder, The Parent Coaching Institute Many parents, unfortunately, seem to think... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Making and Breaking Promises to Kids

  

  Has your child ever accusingly said, "But you promised!"? Did you break a promise or did your child misinterpret a statement as a promise when no promise was... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Continually Negotiating With Kids Is Exhausting

  

  Do you find yourself worn down from your kids asking for a little more? It might be a little more time to play video games, more time before going to bed or mor... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Smoothly Transitioning Back to School

  

  Transitioning from the laid-back, flexible summer schedule to the intense school schedule can be tough for both you and your kids. Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Taking Time Out to Sharpen Your Parenting Skills

  

  Would you like to have more fun and less stress with your kids? Even when you know how you'd ideally like your family to operate, it can be challenging to make... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• CEU Credit for Online Parenting Classes

  

  The award-winning online parenting classes offered by Priceless Parenting are now approved for CEU credit in California and Washington. Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Talking to Your Kids About Porn

  

  Do you really need to talk to your kids about porn? Yes. Why? Because it is so prevalent online. Researchers report the average age of a child's first exposure... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What Do You Do When Kids Are Too Noisy in the Car?

  

  Kids can get pretty wound up in the car. Before you know it, there's plenty of volume in the car. How do you handle it without turning to screaming and adding t... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING