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• Too Much Screen Time Hurts Babies

  

  TV and digital devices are certainly effective at keeping kids entertained. But how much is too much? Previously I've written about limiting screen time for... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Guiding Your Kids Through Their Worries and Anxieties

  Kids have little worries and big worries. Sometimes these worries, like monsters under the bed, seem ridiculous to adults but are very real for children. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 6-Week Online Parenting Class - Start Today!

  

  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 23 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• One Child's Experience of Autism

  What is really going on in the mind of an autistic child? Often the autistic child's behavior is puzzling even to the child's parents and can be extremely... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Successfully Tackling Touchy Topics

  

  How do you feel when you need to talk to your child, your child’s teacher, your spouse or someone else about a touchy topic? Are you excited to address this... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How Can I Get My Kids to Listen to Me?

  

  Do your kids often ignore your requests until you are screaming or threatening them? Are you tired of asking them multiple times to do something?If so, there’s ... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Top 10 Popular Articles from Last Year

  These are the articles from Priceless Parenting that were most often read throughout the past year: Changing Your Children's Thinking from Negative to Positive... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Gaining Your Kids' Cooperation in Helping with the Chores

  

  Is it time to review your household chores distribution? By the time your kids are 4-years-old, it’s good to include them in helping out with chores. Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Each Night a Child is Born is a Holy Night

  

  by Sophia Lyon FahsFor so the children comeAnd so they have been coming.Always in the same way they come -Born of the seed of man and woman.No angels herald... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• DANCE Parenting Classes January 12-25, 2014 (from Your Own Home)

  

  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 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Helping Your Toddler Learn to Share

  

  Sharing is a tough thing to do for most toddlers and preschoolers. However, it's also an important skill need for making friends. You can help your toddler... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Recovering From a Broken Promise

  

  What do you when you’ve broken a promise to your child and now your child is upset? One mom explained that she had promised her 12-year-old son that she would... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Accepting Your Kids For Who They Are

  

  When you were expecting your first child, do you remember what hopes and dreams you had for your child? Did you wonder what type of blessings this child would... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Power of Acknowledging a Child’s Feelings

  

  A mom explained that her preschooler, Robbie, would often express sadness during the day when his dad was gone to work. When Robbie told her "I miss my daddy",... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Other Adults Who Strongly Impact Your Child

  

  Teachers, coaches and other adults who work with your children will have a tremendous impact on them. These adults provide your children with different... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Make Your Home Name-Calling Free

  

  Being called names hurts kids. When kids are called names like stupid, lazy, fat, ugly or cry baby, they naturally feel bad about themselves. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Looking to Be a Better Mom

  

  A mom emailed me asking for information about the online parenting classes. She concluded saying "I am the mom of a 3 yr old and a 5 yr old (both boys) and am... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Responding to Kids with Compassion Instead of Criticism

  

  Critical comments flow easily for most parents. In fact it may be so natural that you don’t even notice yourself making negative comments. In her book,... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Internet Rules for Kids

  

  Access to the internet is integrated into almost every digital device your children may use. While there are various filters and monitoring software you can... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Getting Your Kids to Talk to You

  

  Touchy subjects can be difficult to approach with your kids in a way that doesn’t scare them away. One mom wrote “I think my daughter might be bullied at... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING