Praise lets people know that they are respected, appreciated and that their efforts are noticed in a positive way. Praise has the power to actually changes people’s brain chemistry. Studies have shown that when we are praised we experience a release of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that causes a host of … Read More
Time-Out is a form of correction used to express parental displeasure and end unacceptable behavior. It reinforces the parent’s authority. Time-Out also gives the child the chance to calm down, get a hold of their emotions and reset themselves. Time-Out can be used with kids between the ages of 2 and 12. During Time-Out, the … Read More
Loss of Privilege (LOP) is a technique in which a parent removes a child’s ability to participate in a desired activity or takes away a specific item for a specific amount of time. This punishment is an excellent way to remind children that the parent is the one in charge and in control. This technique … Read More
It may seem cliché, but our lives are really made up of what we remember. Choosing to focus on and remembering the good times is a great strategy for maintaining a healthy marriage. Pictures and objects play a vital role in what and how we remember things. If you want to increase your feelings of … Read More
People are either optimistic or pessimistic. Depending on personality and perception people can look at the exact same situation and perceive it as being either positive or negative depending on themselves rather than objective criteria. The age old debate about the glass of milk being half full or half empty is a perfect example. The idea … Read More