We often parent based on our behavioral style, not our children’s. Children have a behavioral style that is distinct to them, and as parents we need to be aware of what that is, and how our children show up, so we can encourage their natural talents.…
READ MOREIt’s easy to get caught up in a moment, and miss the opportunity to enjoy what’s happening around us. In this video, Laura shares a personal story about feeling frustrated, and how she identified the experience she really wanted with her family.…
READ MOREAs parents, we frequently focus on our kids getting good grades, but becoming wedded to that outcome doesn’t teach kids the life skills they need. In this video, Laura explains why teaching your kids how to build their work ethic muscle will serve them better in life.…
READ MORESince most of us are vague with our language (there are more than 171,000 words words in the dictionary and the average person uses 20,000 of them) it’s no surprise that as parents we say lots of things with good intentions that send the wrong message to our kids. Here …
READ MOREIt’s important to teach our kids what we want them to do–and set consequences for when they don’t. In this video Laura shows how she taught her kids the consequences of not picking up their things.…
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Q. My son is at overnight camp for two weeks and after 3 days wants to come home. He is totally miserable but I think it’s important he stick it out, while my husband wants to let him come home. What do we do?
A. Great question! This is a …
READ MOREQ. We decided to buy the summer house we’ve always dreamed about and our 14 and 16-year-old kids are miserable. My oldest daughter (a new driver) is driving home 2 hours twice a week to work a summer job and to be with her friends. I’m against it but feel …
READ MOREQ. 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 way …
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