9 Little Secrets to Survive Thanksgiving
Every year, families gather around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s meant to be a time of togetherness, a time to express gratitude and connect with those we love. Yet somewhere between the stuffing and the cranberry sauce, the fun often gets lost. Here are nine little secrets to survive Thanksgiving you won’t want to miss.
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Neutralizing Back Talk
As parents, we hate back talk from our kids. We just want the situation to go away. But because we’re parents – loving parents – we need to deal with it right then and there, calmly and without anger.
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From WHINING to WINNING, Part 2
When your kiddo starts to moan and fuss, the real question becomes, “How can I best teach my child to whine less, regulate himself more, and use his words properly.” Here are a handful of tips to help you answer that big question.
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How to Change WHINING into WINNING
It’s tempting to assume that when your children are whining, they’re either trying to push YOUR buttons, they’re looking for attention, or they’re trying to control their world and the adults in it! But there's more to the story:
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How to Solve Bedtime Battles with Your Kids
How do you solve bedtime battles with your kids? Follow three simple rules and start enjoying more energy, peace, and joy in your home.
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How Do I Get My Kids To Listen?
I hate yelling at my kids. So, How do I get my kids to listen to me the first time I say something? With all the challenges you face each day, it’s so easy to get upset and lose it....
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How To Thrive During Your Family Vacation
Everyone loves to have extended periods of time for recreation and relaxation. In fact, we all need some time to slow down, unplug and have some playtime. Getting away from home and traveling to an exciting destination is what makes vacations so wonderful. However, when you have young children knowing how to survive and thrive during a vacation can be a real challenge.
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9 Discipline Strategies That Work Like A Charm!
The number one question that gets asked at my parenting seminars is, "What are discipline strategies that work?" This article has 9 strategies that help you calm the chaos, raise emotionally intelligent kids and nurture your family.
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How To Thrive At Your In-law’s House
Dave and Rhonda are headed to his parent’s house for a two-week vacation. His parents are very energetic and love to schedule lots of activities. Since Dave and Rhonda run what they call a “laid-back” home, they are a bit worried about the effect that will have on their children. Here are four key elements to consider:
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Misbehavior: How To Manage It
So what do you do when your little-guy misbehaves and throws sand at his brother while playing on the beach? To answer that question, we need to rethink the idea of discipline. Doing so will help you achieve your immediate goals of getting your kids to do the right thing in the moment, as well as your longer-range goals of helping them become good people, who are happy, successful, kind, responsible, and even self-disciplined. It will also strengthen the emotional bond between the two of you in the process!
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