Love and Logic Blog
Is "I'm Sorry" Enough?
October 19, 2018
I'm asked quite often, "When my child misbehaves or causes a problem for someone, he's quick to say, 'I'm sorry.' Is that enough, or should he have a consequence?"
Dealing with a Defiant Child
October 12, 2018
“What do you do when they say, ‘I’m not doing that! You can’t make me!’?”
Don’t Raise an Entertainment Junkie
October 5, 2018
Children who’ve been constantly entertained grow into adults who are constantly bored.
Lawnmower Parents: Protecting Our Turf
September 28, 2018
The new breed of Helicopter Parents
Self-control
September 21, 2018
An important goal of the Love and Logic approach
Affluence Distraction Disorder (ADD)
September 14, 2018
Too Much Stuff Leads to Too Little Motivation. Too little Relationship
Shared Thinking
September 7, 2018
Using questions to get kids thinking.
The Best Advice for Helping Kids with Special Needs
August 31, 2018
Err on the side of believing they are capable.
The Great De-Bait: Dealing with Arguing
August 24, 2018
When kids argue, how do we resist the bait?
Help! After Starting Love and Logic, My Kids are Acting Worse!
August 17, 2018
What do we do when our skills seem to backfire in the short run?
Help! My Kids Act Out in the Store
August 10, 2018
What can we do about kids acting out in the store?
Walking the Rescue Tightrope
August 3, 2018
When do we rescue and when do we allow kids to struggle so they can be stronger?
Selfish Behavior: Getting Kids to Contribute
July 27, 2018
How do we get kids to think of others?
Selfish Behavior: Build a Foundation of Love and Trust
July 20, 2018
The best way to feel good about oneself is to serve.
Selfish Behavior: The Gift of Selflessness
July 13, 2018
Teach your kids it really is better to give than to receive.
Getting Kids to Think
July 6, 2018
Some quick tips to help kids build their mental muscles.
Getting Too "Full of Himself"
June 29, 2018
Stay on top of their ever-changing behaviors.
Parenting Styles: Three Rules of Consultant Parenting
June 22, 2018
Learn how to prevent power struggles by following these three rules.
Parenting Styles: Barking Orders and Making Demands
June 15, 2018
Allow your kids to think for themselves.
Parenting Styles: Rescuing Our Society from Rescuing
June 8, 2018
Your kids need practice for the real world.