When Should Consequences Be Delivered?
Many people believe that to be effective, consequences must immediately follow a child’s misbehavior. This myth is rooted in the fear that the "teachable moment" will be lost if action...
The Power of Modeling Healthy Relationships
Many parents wonder, “Why doesn’t my child show me love and respect?” or “Why does our relationship feel strained?” While no one intends to create dysfunction with their kids, many...
Helping Kids Cope with Divorce: 10 Love and Logic Guidelines
Divorce is a difficult and emotionally draining experience. For children, it can feel like their entire world is falling apart. Even during amicable separations, kids often struggle with emotional fallout...
More Steppingstones of Trust for Stepparents—and Parents
Last week we explored the first three of the Seven Steppingstones of Trust for stepparents. Although these steppingstones are designed to help stepparents build trust with their stepchildren, they also...
How to Build Trust with Stepchildren? A Stepparenting Guide
Building Connection Through Time-Tested Strategies Stepparenting is a rewarding endeavor that can also be challenging. Successful stepparents understand that building trust with stepchildren requires enormous patience, humility, and empathy. Most...
From Summer Chores to a Great School Year: A Love and Logic Approach
Although kids just finished their school year, preparation for the next school year can begin now—with chores! At Love and Logic, we believe there is a link between kids doing...
How to Set Effective Limits in the Classroom with Students?
In two recent blogs we explored two skills from the 9 Essential Skills for the Love and Logic Classroom® curriculum—Neutralizing Arguing and Empathy. Another critical skill for teachers to master is...
Empathy: The Heart of a Love and Logic Classroom
Because empathy is so important for using Love and Logic techniques effectively, it is one of the skills in the 9 Essential Skills for the Love and Logic Classroom® curriculum....
A Heartfelt Thanks to Imperfect Mothers Everywhere
No one is perfect, including mothers! We believe that mothers who make mistakes, and react with a healthy attitude, teach their kids a valuable lesson. It is an opportunity for...
