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It’s Not All Bad! A Return Back to the Family
The current situation doesn’t have to break you or your family. We have a few tips to help you use this time to strengthen your family ties!
How Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behavior
Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious Child Mind Institute- January 22, 2018 by Caroline Miller A 10-year-old boy named James has an outburst in school. Upset by something a classmate says to him, he pushes the other boy, and a shoving-match ensues....
Managing Problem Behavior at Home
A guide to more confident, consistent and effective parenting Child Mind Institute - January 22, 2018 One of the biggest challenges parents face is managing difficult or defiant behavior on the part of children. Whether they’re refusing to put on their shoes, or...
Stop Back Talking – 4 Techniques To End Rude Responses
Blessed Beyond a Doubt - January 16, 2018 It happens to just about every kid at some point – back talking. The sassy and negative replies can sneak up on a parent, but you can stop the back talking with these 4 techniques to end rude responses. Quickly defuse the...
When Your Toddler Starts Testing His Limits
Your child desperately wants to declare his independence. And you can let him -- while staying in control. Parents Magazine - January 15, 2018 by Jennifer Benjamin As a baby your child was happy to follow your lead. But now that he's a toddler he realizes that he...
Common Time-Out Mistakes and How to Solve Them
Could this classic discipline technique actually make the situation worse? Learn what experts recommend, including a new and improved five-step technique for giving time-outs. December 17, 2017 - Parents Magazine By Alisa Bowman Time-out certainly sounds like a...
10 Ways to Give Back as a Family This Holiday Season
Teach your kids the true meaning of compassion and selflessness. U.S. News - December 7, 2014 by Abby Hayes One way to help your kids learn that the holiday season is about giving – not just getting – is to engage them in service projects. Even toddlers can give back...
10 Ways to Stop 23,000 Children From Aging Out of Foster Care
Dave Thomas Foundation - July 18,2017 Or, how to quit making excuses and do our job When I talk to audiences not familiar with the child welfare system, I share startling numbers – more than six million children last year were involved in reports of abuse or neglect...