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Stop Your Own Knee-Jerk Habits
When your child does something that scares you, is your knee-jerk reaction a yell or even a swat? Even if you are firmly committed to a peaceful home and a great relationship with your child, if you were raised with yelling and spanking, they can be extremely hard reactions to overcome. Our simple coaching skills can help. In the grocery store this week I saw this play out with a dad...
Read MoreWhen your kid runs away from you—and it’s not funny
Guest post reprinted with permission by Tracy Cutchlow of zerotofive.net. Q: One morning this week, we were on a walk and my toddler took off running down the sidewalk. I was wearing his 3-week-old brother in a baby carrier, which limited my ability to chase him. I called several times for him (with increasing intensity) to stop and wait for mamma. (Also tried saying "Red: stop,"...
Read MoreAvoiding Toddler-Baby Rivalry – 7 Tips
"Stop poking the baby!" When siblings are close in age, the toddler years can be extra challenging. How do you keep your cool and keep their relationship strong when your 2 YO starts poking your 9 MO baby? Here are some tips for using Language of Listening® to succeed: 1. Target specific STRENGTHs. Identify STRENGTHs that will help your child experience him/herself as a nurturing...
Read MoreWhining: Can You Be Helpless?
It's easy to smile and say, "Sure!" when a child asks you for help pleasantly. But what about when the child whines and says "I can't"? If that puts you on edge, this article is for you. What stops us from helping children who are acting helpless is the belief that by providing help we will be affirming that they need it. But if we withhold assistance and try to push them into...
Read MoreRaising Enthusiastic “Tiger Cubs”
If Tiger Moms are those who will stop at nothing to ensure that their children experience their full potential, then Tiger Cubs should be children who are enthusiastic about experiencing theirs. That's what all parents hope for: kids who get up in the morning excited to take on the world with the confidence to achieve their dreams! Unfortunately, Tiger Moms can't always raise Tiger Cubs as...
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