How to Handle 'I Don’t Know' Responses with Love and Logic
Have you ever been frustrated by a child’s response of “I don’t know”? Maybe you’ve asked a thoughtful question, expecting to engage them in meaningful conversation or problem-solving, only to...
Help! Technology Is Already a Problem
“My kid already has a cell phone. It’s too late to take it away.” “My kids are already heavily into _________ (video game). It’s too late to stop it.” Knowing...
Avoiding Entitlement
Of course, we want to avoid raising kids who are plagued with entitlement. And the most obvious answer is a great, big “Don’t”. We all realize that we don’t want to...
The Need for Attention
I have asked teachers in 46 states, “Why do kids act out?” The #1 answer by far? ‘Attention’ “He just wants attention.” Is it true that kids act out to...