How Can We Help Kids Solve Their Own Problems?
Many young people grow up lacking the skills to face life’s challenges and end up making poor decisions. As parents and educators, we naturally want them to grow into adults...
Are You Lecturing or Listening? How to Communicate So Kids Will Listen
Why Lecturing Often Backfires Have you ever noticed how naturally a lecture rolls off the tongue the moment you become a parent or teacher? It’s as if a part of...
How Can We Avoid Power Struggles with Strong-Willed Kids?
Whether we are parents or teachers, many of us have struggled with strong-willed children. These kids seem to challenge our authority at every turn, especially when we mistakenly believe we...
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...
