Is Being Thankful a Big Deal in Your Family?
Over the years, we have heard from families who struggle with entitled kids. One of us (Jim) grew up in a family where enough food was hard to come by....
Tantrum-free Shopping with Your Kids
Recently, we had a customer call in desperation about how to handle their child in the checkout line at a store. Many parents have experienced embarrassing moments like this, leaving...
The Subtle Power of Questions: How to Get Kids to Think
The human brain is an amazing organ when it works properly. Developing brains in children are even more amazing! Learning how to stimulate proper brain development in kids is a...
Using and Modeling Empathy
Using empathy is at the heart of Love and Logic, and we have two rules for when to use empathy. First, when kids make a problem for you or for...
When Do We Step In?
In last week’s blog, Charles shared the Love and Logic philosophy about how to handle bullying. He also reminded readers that there are times when parents must intervene. This week,...
The Best Solution for Bullying: Helping Your Child Develop Emotional Strength
Perhaps it is the time of year, or just more aftershocks from the past two years, but we have had more calls than usual about bullying. Parents want to know...
Born to Learn
A Child’s Natural Curiosity on Display It was a typical trip. There I sat at gate B-29 waiting for yet another airplane—and trying not to think about the fact that...
The Gift of Giving
The holiday season is upon us, and many kids are looking forward to receiving gifts. The true meaning of the season is often lost with the expectation of receiving gifts....
Teaching Selflessness During the Holidays
Now that we’ve entered the holiday season, it is time to reflect on the true meaning of the holidays and the importance of selflessness. It is a season of giving,...
