Posts Tagged 'kids'

Dec

12

Parenting Today

Do you feel like you are parenting all wrong? You might be. Often we parent based on our behavioral style not our child’s. Listen in to learn more.…

Dec

7

Parenting Corner – Home for the Holidays

Q: Since our children were young, we have traveled to see family for the holidays. Now they are getting older and have started to mention they want to stay home Christmas Day; what should I do?

A. Great question! The real question is what do YOU want to do? Some …

Nov

30

Parenting Corner – Our 4 year old is acting out!

Q. I recently had a new baby and our 4-year old daughter is acting out.  Sometimes I’m afraid she is going to hurt the baby.  What should I do?  

A. Great question! Remember, this is a big transition for your daughter. She has been the  main focus of your attention …

Nov

24

Parenting Corner – My 5 yr old won’t sleep in her own bed!

Q. My daughter is 5 and sleeps in our bed every night. It was fine when she was little but it’s impacting my sleep and my relationship with my husband. She refuses to go to bed in her room; how do I get her to sleep in her own bed?…

Nov

10

Parenting Corner – Our Son Wants to Quit His Team

Q: My son is an excellent athlete who often plays on elite teams; recently his high school coach suggested he practice with a particular team during pre-season however the team is horrible and my son is miserable after every practice. He wants to quit but my husband and I think …

Nov

3

Parenting Corner – My Kids Keep Interrupting Me!

Q. I have a 5 and 7 year old who are constantly interrupting me when I’m having a conversation with another adult; it drives me crazy, what can I do?

A. Great question! Most parents attempt to address the issue when it’s happening, which has a short-term impact or no …

Oct

5

Parenting Corner – I Feel Like a Maid!

Q: I am constantly picking up my kids stuff around the house despite how many times I ask them to pick it up themselves. I feel like a maid, what can I do?

A. Great question! This can be very frustrating. Since kids can easily “turn off” their parent’s voice …

Sep

14

Parenting Corner – Teaching Children About Money

Q: How do I teach my kids to be responsible with money when we live in a “keeping up with the Jones’s” society?

A:  Great Question! Since many of today’s adults were taught it’s inappropriate to talk about money, the conversations most kids hear on the subject revolve around paying …

Aug

17

Parenting Corner – Teaching Self Responsibility

Q. I have three kids, ages 6, 9 and 12; how can I empower each of them to be self responsible?

A. Great question!  Empowerment begins at home by creating opportunities for your kids to have greater responsibility and to set standards for themselves.  Household chores are an ideal …