by adminitp | Apr 4, 2018
Pam was a busy mom who wanted to raise her two young children to be independent little people. She operated in survival mode quite often, wanting to nurture a family that thrived. Yet she always ended up feeling like a stressed mom who was always feeling... by adminitp | Mar 28, 2018
Kristin was a single parent and came to me, frustrated. For the past few months, she worried about her 6-year-old son Tyler who was acting like an entitled child. She wanted to know how to raise a responsible child, hoping to instill a good work ethic in her son. ... by adminitp | Mar 14, 2018
Pam was a single mom looking for simple ways to get 6-year-old Jenna to listen, especially during homework. Jenna would push Pam’s buttons, spouting off words like, “I’ll do what I want!” Exhausted from a long day, Pam often responded with a... by adminitp | Mar 7, 2018
Are your children not listening? Ask any parent of young children what they wish for, and the list may include things like strong coffee, a good night’s sleep and how best to get a child to listen the first time. Not sure how to talk to kids? You’re not... by adminitp | Feb 28, 2018
We all want to raise children who become cooperative, courageous, and independent little people who thrive. Of course, the big question is how. Thankfully, we don’t have to rely on grandma’s intuition or the opinions of others to address the pressing... by adminitp | Feb 21, 2018
Are you fed up with backtalk or not sure how best to respond when it erupts? If so, you’re not alone. Perhaps you face the same battle each morning, asking your child to put on his shoes, only to be met with a scowl and an attitude. “I don’t... by adminitp | Feb 20, 2018
When Diane first met with me, she was frazzled by 4-year-old Emma’s misbehavior. She was convinced her daughter was a problem child or a child of rage. Like other parents, Diane assumed Emma was behaving badly, the incidents would never end, and they were both... by adminitp | Feb 16, 2018
While five-year-old Ryan’s mom hugged him he blurted out, “Hugs are for babies, mom.” Meanwhile, Ryan continued to let her hug him. As a child becomes increasingly mature and independent, the need to separate from parents begins. Meanwhile, the need... by adminitp | Feb 14, 2018
It’s no secret that hugs change everything. However, on Valentine’s day, it’s important to emphasize this key element of healthy relationships and here’s why. With human touch, children and adults tend to thrive when we get it and suffer... by adminitp | Feb 7, 2018
As a parent, hearing sassy words like “No” and smart-alecky comments like “I don’t have to” can make your blood boil. As a result, the biggest complaint I get from parents who attend my seminars revolves around how to neutralize back talk. We all know that when young...