Don’t Set Yourself Up to Lose
Are some kids born stubborn, or do they become that way because of the way they are raised? Well, the answer is yes. Some children, as a condition of in-born...
Kids and Money: Four Steps to Financial Responsibility
Difficult times provide excellent learning opportunities for our kids. Kids who lived through the Great Depression learned many lessons about money that benefited them later in life. Now is no...
Recognizing Your Child’s Successes
There is nothing more discouraging for kids than giving them a constant stream of corrective feedback, or so-called constructive criticism, as they do their schoolwork. Psychologists have recognized that people...
Are You a Helicopter, Drill Sergeant, or Consultant Parent?
Jim Fay, my father, and his friend, Foster Cline, described three parenting styles in their book Parenting with Love and Logic, which was published in 1990. They coined the terms...
Helping Aggressive Toddlers: The Aggressive Toddler Cycle and When to Seek Professional Help
Some parents are experiencing more aggressive behavior from their toddlers recently and have called us for help. What they describe is a distressing cycle of behavior that they can’t seem...
Will Love and Logic Work with Autistic Children?
I’m often asked if Love and Logic can be used with children who have special needs, such as kids with autism. For years, we’ve been hearing success stories from parents...
Parenting in the Technology Age: What to Do When Mistakes are Made
In last week’s blog, we looked at setting limits for technology use and how to detect signs that our kids might be getting hooked on technology. This week we look at...
Parenting in the Technology Age: Setting Limits
Do you ever feel like your child's cell phone, game console, or computer has taken over your home? These devices can be wonderful tools for communication, learning, and healthy enjoyment,...
It’s All About Relationships
This year marks 45 years that Love and Logic has been supporting parents and teachers with principles and techniques that help them improve their relationships with the kids in their...
