There are no good or bad words. There are times when we use yes and no without beating around the bush. If my child is seeking information, I generally answer them truthfully. If a child says, “Is Dad home?” This is a request for information. If Dad is not home, it is fine to say … Read More
Save Yelling For Emergencies Yelling can be defined as speaking with an increase in volume and emotional intensity. It is the easiest and most convenient way to get someone’s attention from far away. It is an effective way to warn someone of impending disaster. If we only yell to get our children’s attention or to … Read More
Deciding to focus on a child’s good behaviors is the first step in positive parenting. The second step is developing a language of positivity. Encouraging adjectives will become an important part of your vocabulary. However, the most important word will not be an adjective, the key word is actually “and.” Why “And” Matters The purpose … Read More
All parents struggle with getting children to follow instructions. My own children can be particularly skilled at sporadic, voluntary, deafness. When children are ignoring you, it sometimes appears that they just did not hear what was said. As a first step to mutual understanding, begin by repeating the instructions in a pleasant (but louder) tone … Read More