QUICK TIP: Giving Advance Notice
All families experience the need for new rules and expectations in their homes. Family changes, children growing older, and old routines...
QUICK TIP: The Difference Between Punishment and Consequences
While disciplining our children we want to teach them about self-control and problem solving. We want our children to learn to regulate...
QUICK TIP: Give Information
When your child is doing something you think he or she should not, it is common to say something along the lines of "no," "stop," or...
Your Child's Developing Brain
Did you know that the brain's prefrontal cortex does not fully develop until someone reaches their mid-20's? The prefrontal cortex is...
QUICK TIP: Discourage Attention-Seeking Behaviors with Planned Ignoring
If your child engages in inappropriate behaviors in order to get your attention, try giving your child a "time out" from your attention....
QUICK TIP: Identify Alternatives When Setting Limits
When you find yourself having to set a limit with your child, take advantage of the moment as a learning opportunity. Instead of simply...
QUICK TIP: If you can't say it in 10 words or less, don't say it!
Consider the difference between delivering a long request versus keeping it short and sweet. Little ones do not have the attention span...
Excerpt from 'Your Self-Confident Baby'
"Respect means setting boundaries for your child and for yourself as a parent, and enforcing these boundaries. It is letting your child...
Competent Parents, Competent Child
"Loving our children includes introducing and teaching them to live with frustration. Saying no to a child becomes just as important as...
Excerpt from 'Bringing Up Bébé'
"Cadre means that kids have very firm limits... and that the parents strictly enforce those limits. But within those limits, the kids...
