Our last class about fighting in the car struck a chord with parents. It was a very popular post. Here is another story to help you keep the peace while you are driving: We were in the car on our way to see my niece in a play. E asks if we can buy candy […]
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I have never loved housework. It all seems so redundant. But I do it and sometimes when I am using my positive thinking skills, I know I am lucky. I am glad I have family to take care of and that makes the laundry, the cooking and the cleaning a little less wearisome. When my […]
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I was with my friend and her family the other day. Her daughter whined, “Mommeeee, I want to go home.” She said, “Allie can you change your voice, can you ask in a regular voice for what you want?” In an instant, Allie, restated her request in a non-whiny voice. She said in a grown […]
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Children ask a lot of “Why” questions. Children can use “Why” questions to gain information of the world around them and to satisfy their curiousity. They can also use “Why” questions to let you know that they are worried. They can say, “Why do I have to go to the dentist?” Kids […]
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About a month ago we finished our “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen” workshop by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish at a local school. In our last class we talk about how to free children from their roles and how to improve their most difficult behavior. According to Faber and Mazlish, in order to […]
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My Facebook friends had a lot to say when I asked: “What are some of the tough behaviors your kids might exhibit?” One Mom said, ” My son, Danny, will not get out of bed in the morning.” Who has not dealt with this problem at one time or another? This is a behavior […]
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Thank you to my Facebook friends for answering the following question: “What are some of the tough behaviors your kids might exhibit?” One Mom said, “Having to deal with my moody pre- teen, Allie”...
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Special Offer: Receive the First Class of our 6 week “Parenting Simply” Workshop for only $7 You will receive an audio download of the First Class and a Coupon Code for 40% off of the full 6 Week “Parenting Simply” workshop Our first class: Empathy: Speaking to Your Child’s Heart While Encouraging Responsibility In this 1 hour class […]
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In their book “Siblings Without Rivalry”, Faber and Mazlish have done it again. They give parent’s the best skills out there to handle one of the toughest problems of parenting, sibling rivalry, as you might have guessed from the name of the book. I have read many books on this topic and none have come […]
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Instead of this: Encourage Problem Solving: […]
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Dear Adina, I have a question regarding my child. He is a sore loser. He is part of a chess club and keeps losing and wants to give up all the time. We try to gently push him, and encourage him to stay with it, (chess club is not the only thing he has given […]
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I asked the following question to my Facebook friends: “What are some of the tough behaviors your kids might exhibit?” One Mom said, ” My son, Eli, who is 5 years old, is always saying “no” when I ask him to do something. It drives me crazy.” This is a behavior that most parents can […]
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This is a success story from one of the parents in our live- in person”How To Talk So Kids Will Listen” workshop: My daughter has a group of friends that live on our block. They are always playing together and they love to play in our basement. My son gets annoyed when they come over […]
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Instead of Criticizing: Be Positive and Empathetic: I asked the following question to my Facebook friends: “What are some of the tough behaviors your kids might exhibit?” One Mom said, […]
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Everyone always asks me what my favorite parenting book is. So here it is: 1.”How To Talk So Kids Will Listen And Listen So Kids Can Talk” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish This is my absolute favorite parenting book. It is packed with invaluable information. If you are not a reader and you think […]
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Instead of: Focus on the positive: It is the season of giving, or so the commercials say. So whatever […]
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Dear Adina, I have 4 children. One of my daughters is 11. She is always interrupting conversations and telling us and her siblings her opinion. She is very bright and she does have good ideas, but the way she gives over her opinion annoys her siblings. They call her a “know it all” and a […]
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Instead of: Try: I am always looking for new techniques to use to help us better communicate with our kids and build their self-esteem. As you know I am a big proponent of praising your […]
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Most parent have non-negotiable rules in their home. For the most part, if they seem reasonable kids will comply. That is because most children like rules. It makes them feel safe and secure. Children don’t have a tremendous amount of control over their environment so they feel like their lives are unpredictable. Although they might […]
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