In today’s post, you will find the answer to the question, “WHY do kids act out?”– as well as some really helpful advice for what you can DO about it – so that maybe, just maybe, the kids will stop driving you crazy!
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Make Parenting EASIER With Positive Parenting Resources
Have you heard the term “Positive Parenting?” It’s more than a just a fad or a catch-phrase to describe the latest discipline technique. It is a research-backed approach to parenting kids respectfully that is gaining momentum and support around the world. When I first started learning about positive parenting, I couldn’t get my hands on enough…
5 Ways to Say NO That Won’t Cause Kids to Meltdown!
Do you dread saying the big N-O word because it causes your child to have a meltdown? Or do you find yourself saying NO to your kids in every other sentence (and they never listen anyway)? Of course, it’s our responsibility as parents to keep our kids safe, to stop them from hurting others, or…
10 Must-Read Positive Parenting Books
Welcome to another week of the Positive Parenting alphabetic series. This week we’re taking a little break from the ABCs to look at a few of the amazing resources that I am constantly referring to in this series. Although there’s been no better teacher than experience, I’ve also learned so much from some of today’s leading…
7 Effective Ways to Encourage Kids
Welcome to another week of the Positive Parenting alphabetic series. This week’s topic is Encouragement. We’ll be discussing what it is and how it differs from praise, as well as 7 times when it can, and should be, used to effectively encourage children.