Park the Snow Plow
In the 1970s, Jim Fay warned of the perils of parenting like a helicopter. Constant hovering and unnecessary rescuing send kids unspoken messages that they MUST be fragile because they...
Am I Selfish for Taking Care of Myself?
First, I want to give a very complex answer to this question: No! No, it’s not selfish to take good care of yourself. It’s smart. But since they expect me...
Finding the Downtime Balance
For many families in the Love and Logic Universe, a holiday break is approaching which will create chunks of time when kids are in the house (not at school and...
The Gift of Practicing Gratitude
It can be an easy thing to say: “Be thankful”. We are often trying to get our kids to express outward gratitude. It’s the polite thing to do. But what...
Is Your Teen Really Ready to be Safe Behind the Wheel?
Decrease the odds of tragedy by asking yourself the following questions: Does my teen respectfully follow the rules of home and school? If a teen is unable to follow simple rules about...
When Your Child is the Bully
“What do you do when your own child is the bully? You are always talking about what to do when your kid is being bullied. What about when they are the one...
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...
