Why You Don’t Need A List of Perfect Consequences
Have you ever thought to yourself, “There has to be a logical consequence for every one of my kid’s misdeeds? The experts must be hiding the list somewhere.”It might make...
Talking and Listening to Our Kids - Part 2
In last week’s post, we looked at how we talk to our kids about important matters. This week’s focus is on how to listen to our kids. How do wise...
Talking and Listening to Our Kids - Part 1
As parents, we are now spending much more time with our kids. There are times these days when we need to discuss important matters with them. There are also times...
Raising a Defiant Kid - Addressing Symptoms AND Underlying Causes
When Defiance Turns Dinner into a Battle Fourteen-year-old Curtis walks in from school, throws his coat on the floor, and immediately begins the fine art of verbal brain drain: “Mom!...
Getting a Handle on Sibling Rivalry: Part 2
In last week’s post, we looked at two reasons siblings might fight—one being typical family interactions and the other based on kids trying to get attention and control. This week...
Getting a Handle on Sibling Rivalry: Part 1
In our blog on July 2, 2020, we addressed how having healthy relationships between parents and kids is a key element in resolving sibling rivalry. Because tensions between siblings are...
Love and Logic Works—Even on Adults!
Is Love and Logic limited to kids? Could it even work on me? You bet it can! And it has! There was a time in my life when I had...
When I Take Myself Too Seriously
When I mess up my Love and Logic skills, one of the first explanations is that I am taking myself too seriously. I have a scowl on my face instead...
Treating Symptoms AND Causes of Defiance
Fourteen-year-old Curtis walks in from school, throws his coat on the floor and immediately begins the fine art of verbal brain drain: “Mom! I’m starvin’! What’s for dinner?” Mother greets...
