How Can We Help Kids Solve Their Own Problems?
Many young people grow up lacking the skills to face life’s challenges and end up making poor decisions. As parents and educators, we naturally want them to grow into adults...
Are You Lecturing or Listening? How to Communicate So Kids Will Listen
Why Lecturing Often Backfires Have you ever noticed how naturally a lecture rolls off the tongue the moment you become a parent or teacher? It’s as if a part of...
How Can We Avoid Power Struggles with Strong-Willed Kids?
Whether we are parents or teachers, many of us have struggled with strong-willed children. These kids seem to challenge our authority at every turn, especially when we mistakenly believe we...
When Should Consequences Be Delivered?
Many people believe that to be effective, consequences must immediately follow a child’s misbehavior. This myth is rooted in the fear that the "teachable moment" will be lost if action...
