by adminitp | Dec 24, 2017
Since Christmas is tomorrow, I wanted to take a moment, open up my heart and share the reason behind why I do this work. My parents loved me. They had the greatest of intentions, but, like so many parents, they had big dreams but had little to no idea about how to... 
by adminitp | Nov 8, 2017
When children back talk it can make your blood boil … No, I won’t! YOU do it!! You can’t make me! I don’t LIKE you! Grandma doesn’t make me do that! But WHYYYYYYY? When backtalk erupts it can trigger the survival centers in your brain, and your first instinct is... 
by adminitp | Nov 2, 2017
It is normal for young children to whine on occasion. On a good day, you can find your compassion, be gracious, and let it go. However, when the frequency, intensity, or duration of whining starts to rise irritation can build up and – unless there’s some safety valve... 
by adminitp | Oct 26, 2017
How do you change whining into winning? As toddlers get a little older and a few simple words creep into their vocabularies, they add another element to their communication: whining. And when it hits your ears it can feel like fingernails on a blackboard. When... 
by adminitp | Oct 11, 2017
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. “Jordan, your breakfast’s ready. Please shut off your game and come... 
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...
