Featured Articles About Building Strong Foundational Skills In Parenting

Foundational Skills

How To Give Your Child Advice (And Get Them To Take It)

Your kids got a problem, and you have a solution. But careful - HOW you offer advice makes all the difference between them listening and taking it, and walking away as you are mid sentence.

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How To Avoid Raising An Entitled Adult

Your kid is having a meltdown. In public. What do you do? Many parents want to just end the screaming — NOW. So we give in. We buy the toy/candy/snack. We know it’s a bad idea, but what do we do instead? Help is here.

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How Negative Talk About Your Ex Hurts Your Kids

No matter how terrible your ex is, what you say about him or her can seriously damage your child’s self worth and stability. Here’s why even the littlest negative comment about the other parent can create lasting damage to your child.

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You “Lost It” With Your Kid. Now What?

It happened again. You lost your temper and yelled at your kids. Now you are left racked with guilt and shame. You don’t want to lose your cool, but sometimes can’t help it. How do you stop this troubling dynamic? Find out here.

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The One Word You Should Never Ask Your Child

Your kid has just done something you don’t like. Here’s how to send a clear message it should never happen again – in a way that actually makes them want to do the right thing.

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5 Steps for Getting Your Child to Do Their Homework

Do you dread the daily battles about homework? Here are 5 steps you can take to help your child WANT to do their homework without resorting to nagging, yelling or threatening punishments.

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A Common Parenting Tactic That Damages Self-Esteem

What parent hasn’t said “Because I said so?” It’s the parent get-out-of-jail-free card when they want their kids to listen and obey. But here’s the thing: it’s not good for you kid. In fact, it harms their confidence and self worth. Here’s why.

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You’re Talking Too Much To Your Child

Does your child tune you out? Here’s how to get your kid to pay attention, listen and cooperate without losing your cool, yelling or screaming.