Is Your Child Struggling In School? How To Help Your Child Feel Smart: Video
When kids struggle in school, their confidence takes a hit. Watch this video for simple ways to help your child feel capable, encouraged, and genuinely smart.
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Simple Strategies To Stop Irritating Behaviors: Video
Some behaviors are just relentlessly irritating. In this video, Adina shares simple, calm strategies to address and reduce the daily frustrations at home.
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Sibling Rivalry: Does The Teasing Never End?
Hi Adina, I just finished the awesome class by Jane Nelsen….wonderful! I’m wondering if you can point me somewhere to help me find a solution to one of the key issues in our house. My older son antagonizes his younger brother to the point of explosion. He makes faces, comments, sounds, etc. It sets the […]
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One Simple Way To Stop Whining And Complaining
Whining and complaining can test any parent's patience. Here is one simple, effective strategy to reduce it and teach your child to express their needs more clearly.
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One Simple Way To Teach Your Kids Good Values
In an earlier post we discussed how we can use “I” statements to stop ourselves from nagging and accusing and how to engage our kids cooperation. The advantages of “I” statements don’t stop there. “I” statements can also be used to teach our children about our beliefs, ethics and moral standards in a non-confrontational way. […]
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Sibling Rivalry: Managing The Worst Of It
I didn’t do anything! He started it! I hate him! Why did you have to have him in the first place? I probably don’t need to tell you that those are the sounds of siblings and all their fighting. Unfortunately it sounds all too familiar to most people. I know it is not new for […]
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Parenting Simply Minute: Simple Ways To Show Your Child You Love Them: Video
Small moments add up to a lifetime of connection. In this quick video, Adina shares simple everyday ways to show your child how deeply loved and valued they are.
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The Best Parenting Advice Ever: Jane Nelsen Of Positive Discipline
We had a great class last night. It was the second in our Summer Master Parenting Class I have always been impressed with Jane Nelsen’s http://www.positivediscipline.com/ theories on parenting. Her...
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Good Parenting: Laughter Is The Best Medicine
I have one child who likes to poke fun at me about being a parent educator. When I lose it, he says, “Don’t worry Ma, I won’t tell the people in your parenting class what you just said.” My husband also likes to tease me as well. There are some times, let’s just say, where […]
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The Best Parenting Techniques: Advanced Skills For Parents
Everyone knows that I am a big advocate of using effective communication skills with our family. That includes, our kids, spouses, our own parents, siblings and in-laws. One of the best communication techniques that you can use is the “I” statement. It can help in so many different situations. We spoke about some of the […]
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Parenting Simply Minute: Simple Ways To Parent Better: Video
In this Parenting Simply Minute, Adina shares one small, actionable tip to help you parent with more patience, calm, and confidence starting today.
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Talking To Your Teens About The Tough Stuff: What Parents Need To Know
Last night we had an awesome class. It was the first in Summer Master Parenting Class series. Aurelia Williams spoke and her topic was: Talking To Your Teens About The Tough Stuff Here are some of her words of wisdom: 1. Be honest and open with your kids about […]
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Good Parenting: The Best Way To Stop Trouble Before It Starts
Instead of: Try this: “You never clean your room!” “You are so lazy and irresponsible!” “You are always late!” Does this sound familiar? These are all the things I sometimes think. These are all the...
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Good Parenting: Your Child’s Bad Behavior Might Really Be Good
I am always looking for new and positive ways to interact with kids. That is why this summer I have invited 4 Parenting experts to teach our newest Tele-conference: Summer Master Parenting Class. One of our experts is Amy Speidel , a Concious Discipline instructor. Conscious Discipline encourages parents […]
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Parenting Simply Minute: Defiant Kids:How To Handle Back Talk In Young Children:Video
Back talk from young children can catch parents off guard. Watch this quick video for a simple, calm way to respond to back talk without escalating the situation.
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Parenting Teens: 3 Simple Tips To Help You Do It Right!
Our Master Parenting Class is right around the corner. We have 4 awesome speakers, Aurelia Williams, Jane Nelsen, Amy Speidel and Howard Glasser. Check it out here. http://parentingsimply.com/wordpress/products/summer-master-class/ Aurelia Williams is the first speaker for our Summer Master Parenting Conference on July 9, 9-10 pm EST. I am really excited to hear what she has […]
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One Simple Way To Help Your Child Make Good Decisions
The other day I was walking with my daughter in the street. I went to hold her hand and she refused it. She said, “I am old enough to walk by myself, Mommy!” I was cool with that. We were walking in a safe area. Five […]
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Good Parenting: 3 Simple Ways To Stop Being Angry And Start Parenting Happily
My favorite parenting books are my constant companions. My bookcases are overflowing. I have to write an article almost every day and I am teaching all the time. I turn to them for ideas and inspiration. I was just reading over an excellent book, “Between Parent and Child” by Dr. Haim Ginott. There is so […]
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Good Parenting: Should We Give Our Kid’s Choices: Part 3
In our last 2 posts, we discussed the article in Atlantic Monthly: How To Land Your Kid In Therapy In this article, the author decries the use of giving kids choices. I asked my fellow Positive Discipline Instructors to weigh in on this important topic of giving kid’s choices. Laura Dunn is a speech pathologist. […]
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Good Parenting: Should We Be Giving Our Kid’s Choices: Part 2
In our last post, we discussed the article in Atlantic Monthly: How To Land Your Kid In Therapy In this article, the author decries the use of giving kids choices. I asked my fellow Positive Discipline Instructors to weigh in on this important topic. Here are some more of their answers: Kendra Martin says: What […]
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