Rescuing our society from rescuing
During these stressful times, parents tend to do whatever is necessary to protect their children, and this is a normal behavior that is sometimes necessary. However, always rescuing our kids...
Are You Lecturing or Listening?
Our brains are amazing organs that give us the ability to do marvelous things, including the ability to speak and communicate effectively with each other. Most parents have a part...
The Importance of Patience in Stressful Times
It seems that patience has become an extremely scarce commodity during these stressful times. When people are stressed, patience is one of first things to go out the window. Thinking...
Sibling Rivalry: A Happier Mom
Our calls with parents often start with questions about homework, chores, or cell phones, but often we end up talking about fighting and bickering among their kids. Several years ago,...
Barking Orders and Making Demands
The stress and strain that we have all been through over the past year or so has taken a toll on our patience and tolerance with our kids. We hear...
Extravagant Birthday Parties
As parents look forward to the return to a somewhat normal life, the possibility of treating their kids to extravagant birthday parties is just one way getting back to normal....
Getting Too "Full of Himself"
The “Strategic Planning Session” The “Strategic Planning Session” is an effective Love and Logic technique that can be used with children and teenagers who misbehave in public situations. It...
Parenting in the Age of Technology: Real Solutions
Every day, our kids have opportunities to take cutting edge “courses” on the ins and outs of the latest technology, including social media platforms. Visiting with their friends, they learn...
Parent-Teacher Conferences
One of the toughest challenges faced by many teachers involves working with Helicopter Parents. Usually, teachers encounter Helicopter Parents during parent-teacher conferences. Learning how to handle these conferences can help...
