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• Building Kids' Skills Through Increasing Responsibility

  

  What new responsibilities are your children ready to handle? It’s easy to get into the habit of doing many things for your kids that they really could be doing... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Tell Them What You Want Instead of What You Don't Want

  

  It's far easier for children to know how to act when you tell them what you would like them to do. For example, "Please walk in the house." versus "Stop running! Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Ask "Is There an Unlocked Gun in Your House?"

  

  In America, one out of three homes with children has a gun, many kept unlocked or loaded. Every year thousands of kids are killed and injured as a result. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens Standing Against Bullying with Their Music

  When a child is bullied and feels like he doesn't have any friends, life is bleak. When Colin Cunningham was turning 11 his mom asked him if he'd like a party. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Developing Relationship Skills Needed to Succeed

  

  Are your kids developing the relationship skills they need to succeed? Building and maintaining relationships is essential for your kids’ success and happiness. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Getting the Support You Need as a Parent

  

  What parenting support would you ideally like? Many of us live away from our families and feel very alone in raising our kids. Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Limiting Your Kids' Screen Time to Avoid Toxic Brain Problems

  

  Are your kids getting more than two hours a day of entertainment screen time? If so, you may be noticing problems in their behavior due to the toxic effects of... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Finding Friends Who Appreciate You as You Are

  

  What’s your child’s definition of a true friend? Navigating friendships is challenging for many children at different times. Someone who used to be your... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Responding to Kids So That You Invite Cooperation, Not Power Struggles

  

  Why do simple requests you make to your kids sometimes turn into power struggles? For example, you’ve asked your child to put on her shoes before you take her t... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Getting Kids' Energy Out Before Bedtime

  

  One dad wrote that his preschool daughter has started running around when she's supposed to be getting ready for bed. It's become a fun game for her ... but... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What To Do If Your Kids Refuse To Do Their Homework

  

  Do your children struggle to get their homework done each day? Do they outright refuse to do it sometimes? If you are in the habit of struggling with your kids... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Importance of Family in Everyone's Lives

  Your childhood family has deep meaning and significance throughout your entire life. The major role family plays in shaping young adults is beautifully... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Positively Transforming Your Kids’ Behavior Through Shaping

  

  Are there any of your kids’ behaviors that you would like to change? Perhaps you feel frustrated that your child won’t practice the piano without being nagged,... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Multiple Warnings Lead to Anger Not Better Behavior

  Do you ever find yourself giving your kids multiple warnings? Do you ever say "How many times do I have to tell you?" Watch this video clip from the movie... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Understanding Babies Who Cry Inconsolably

  One of the most stressful parts of caring for our baby daughter was when she cried and nothing we did helped. It can lead even the strongest parent to tears! Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Help Me Do It By Myself

  

  When I was a child and struggling to do something, I often went to my dad for help. However, I wanted just enough help so that I could feel I had pretty much... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Not Having Enough Time with My Kids

  

  A mom wrote that her biggest parenting challenge is not having enough time with her kids. What an important realization! This is a problem worth solving. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Releasing Emotions Holding You Back

  

  Emotions are a powerful source of information and inspiration. Fear can spring you into action when danger is near. Love can give you the courage to stand up fo... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• When Parent's Words Seriously Hurt Children

  When you say something negative to your children, it may end up haunting them for the rest of their lives. In this video, Bobbie talks about the pain she... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Discipline Without Screaming and Threatening

  

  A mom wrote that her biggest parenting challenge is to discipline without screaming and threatening. This is a common parenting struggle as it’s a very natural... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING