Discipline
04.25.13
How to Motivate Your Child
Got a kid who doesn’t seem interested in sports, art or other activities? Drags his feet at doing chores? Can’t finish what she starts? Our expert, Dr. John Mayer, helps us figure out how to light an appropriate fire under our flock’s behinds.
04.11.13
Hitting, Kicking, Biting, and Hair Pulling
You’re at a play date, and the next thing you know your child has launched a fist into the back of his pal. What now? Author and Parent Educator, Elizabeth Pantley, is here with answers on what to do to help curb childhood aggression.
02.22.13
Boys Behaving Badly?
“Boys will be boys.” We’ve all heard it – but does it just condone bad behavior? And what is “bad behavior” anyway? Acclaimed author, Micheal Thompson, challenges our assumptions and approaches to raising emotionally intelligent boys.
02.07.13
What Happens When Parents Yell at Children
You blow your top trying to solve a conflict with your child, and the situation deteriorates further. Quick! Read this interview with Dr. Laura Markham, who loads us up with tips on how to get your kids to do what they don’t want to do — without yelling!
01.31.13
Children with Explosive Temperaments
Has your child been described as angry, defiant, or oppositional? Read on to hear from Dr. Ross Greene, Harvard child psychologist, on his tips and insight to help guide parents guide their children.
01.10.13
Teaching Manners to Kids
Did misbehavior drive you nuts over the Holidays? Many of our children clearly revealed their need for a little manners tune-up! Check-out what kinds of manners our 3-6 year-olds are capable of learning from Sheryl Eberly, author of “365 Manners Kids Should Know”.
11.20.12
Disciplining Other People’s Children
The holidays are here, which means families and friends will gather, and little kids will misbehave. What will you do when another parent’s child flagrantly misbehaves in front of you? Should you say something or bite your tongue? Michele Borba, Ed.D., has some tips to keep the peace during the holidays, and every day.
10.04.12
Help, My Child Is a “Bully”
What do you do if your child is the one behaving like a “bully?” For most parents, this is a hard pill to swallow. We talked with Dina Olivas, LCSW, about how to age appropriately explain bullying to children and lessen the impact of guilt and other emotions brought on by the behavior.
09.06.12
The Hazards of Permissive Parenting
Do big tearful eyes staring up at you make it impossible for you to say “no” to your child? Dr. Susan Newman says our generation is trending towards permissive parenting, and the whole family is suffering as a result.
08.16.12
When Your Child is Having a Meltdown
Dr. Claudia M. Gold give us five easy tips on what to do, in the moment, when your child is melting down — help us, please!
07.05.12
The Pros and Cons of Reward Charts
You’re desperate. No matter what you do, your child is not behaving. Think a reward chart might do the trick? Read on to hear two highly respected early childhood development experts debate on whether or not to reward.
05.24.12
What To Do When Kids Fight
In our modern culture of “hands-on” parenting, when is it appropriate to let kids just duke it out? At what point should parents intervene to help resolve conflict? Michael Grose, renowned Australian parenting expert, shares his insight.
10.13.11
Tantrums, Testing, & Talking Back
The “Three T’s” are the bane of our existence as parents. Jennifer Waldburger, LCSW, offers sage advice on how to manage these turbulent times and maintain our own sanity in the process.
08.16.11
How to Stop The Whining
Sometimes we just can’t take it anymore!I We asked (okay, begged) parenting guru Betsy Brown Braun to reveal the secret to get our kids to stop whining. Pleeeeeeeease???
05.18.11
How to Put the Positive in Discipline
Ever find that traditional punishment seems to make behavioral problems worse? Dr. Jane Nelson, MFCC, and author of the famed “Positive Discipline” series, teaches us some disciplinary tactics that work without shame or blame.
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