by adminitp | Jul 3, 2017
In between the great food and fireworks you will encounter in just a few short hours, I want to remind you of two things: 1) The price our forefathers paid for our freedom; 2) the price you will need to pay so your child can learn how to handle his freedom and... 
by adminitp | Jun 24, 2017
I’ll keep it brief today. After my last parenting seminar, a mom walked up to me and said, “Steve, we are headed to a big family reunion, and I have some travel worries. I’m concerned about their behavior before, during, and after this big... 
by adminitp | Jun 21, 2017
In the two previous articles, I showed what can happen when you allow intense frustration to govern how you manage children: parents resort to punishment rather than using discipline. Following this further, when you punish using any of the techniques I listed in the... 
by adminitp | Jun 14, 2017
Today we are going to look further into the idea of using punishment and the 5 negative consequences that can follow. In my last article, I mentioned that the goal of discipline is to lead, guide, and direct kids towards pro-social behaviors. In contrast,... 
by adminitp | Jun 10, 2017
Last week I spoke with a concerned mom whose child really struggles with change, especially while traveling. Her question was simple, yet pointed: “How do I maximize the joy and reduce the tears and tantrums during my vacation? Here was my response… Give him...
