Discipline
Helping Our Teens with Organization and More
I was recently asked by a wonderful local Home Organizer, to answer some questions about adolescents and how to help them organize their room. Here is that article by Dawn Howlett: As an organizer, I often help families with teens who are struggling to tidy and organize their rooms. It is a very common theme,…
Read MoreWhen Kids Misbehave
Dr. Neufeld completed a series of interviews with Kids in the House, this one on behavior problems. I’m pleased to have permission to share these informative videos to bring you Dr. Neufeld’s attachment-based, developmentally friendly parenting advice — in three minutes or less! When kids misbehave| Find More Parenting Tips, Advice, and Videos at…
Read MoreThe Summer Whine
Just as you may have been so excited in June for summer to start, and to have more downtime with the kids, some of you may now be yearning for September to come. I hear many parents complaining about how challenging it is to be with their children all day, every day, often accompanied by…
Read MoreDiscipline through Good Intentions
I have never been a fan of lofty New Year’s resolutions, only to be broken and forgotten, or later used to beat myself up for not sticking to them. There is a powerful parenting alternative, however, which is key to how I discipline my kids. First, let’s look at an adult example. I may decide…
Read MoreThe Trouble With Time Outs
Many parents struggle with what to do when their children misbehave and often look to the well-known technique of time-outs. Although originally developed in the 1960s as a means to protect children from spanking, time-outs are used today as a panacea that is unwittingly creating other parenting problems. Although time-outs can buy temporary compliance with…
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