# Parenting Simply

> Parenting Simply helps parents get their kids to listen without losing their temper. Founded in 2010 by speech pathologist and parent coach Adina Soclof, MS. CCC-SLP, it offers the Parenting Simply Back to Basics online course, the book Parenting Simply: Preparing Kids for Life, parenting articles, and continuing education courses for clinicians and educators.

Founder: Adina Soclof (Speech Pathologist and Parent Coach, MS. CCC-SLP)

## Course: Parenting Simply Back to Basics ($497)
The parenting approach that shows you what's normal, what isn't, and how to build a warm home where your kids thrive.
- 4.5 hours of video content: The full system in a few sittings, on your phone, at nap time. You can start tonight and use something by bedtime.
- Simple Parenting Scripts: Neutral one-liners you can use over and over again so you never end up defending your position to a six-year-old.
- The Workbook: Name your family's values. Write your own go-to phrases from them. Build a seven-step plan to create the home you want.
- Email Support With Adina: 6 months access to 1:1 Email support from Adina for when you need advice on a specific issue or challenge.

### Modules
1. Reframing the Goal: Why "I just want my kid to be happy" is the wrong target, and what to aim for instead.
2. Your Family Values: Name your family values, your kids will learn them to- it becomes a compass the whole family can follow.
3. Why Kids Do What They Do: Kids love pushing limits and as long as they are getting enough sleep, food, routine, attention, you know you are doing a good job.
4. The Seven-Point System: Prepare them, rehearse it, hand them a calm go-to phrase, model it yourself, catch what they do right, fix behavior not character, then debrief together.
5. Putting It All Together: One challenge walked through all seven skills in order, so you can run the same play on whatever's happening in your house.
6. Connecting With Your Kids: Learn when to talk and when to wait, why "I" statements land where accusations don't, and how to use language that builds a kid who solves their own problems instead of waiting for you to.
Enroll: https://parentingsimply.thinkific.com/order?ct=84dc5167-80f9-4147-bf71-74d83d06ebc7

## FAQ
### My kid has special needs. Will this work?
Yes. I've spent twenty years as a speech pathologist working with children who have significant challenges, and these are the same skills I use with them. They're effective communication skills — how to prepare a child for what's coming, how to phrase a request so it doesn't trigger a fight, how to praise in a way that actually builds something. If anything, kids who struggle need the preparation and rehearsal pieces more, not less.

### What ages is this for?
Roughly two through eighteen. The system doesn't change with age — what changes is what you're rehearsing. With a four-year-old you're practicing how to accept "no." With a fourteen-year-old you're practicing how to leave a party they don't want to be at. Same seven skills, different scripts, and I cover both.

### How is this different from other parenting classes?
Fair question, and I'd ask it too. Most parenting advice gives you a philosophy and leaves you to figure out the words. This gives you the words — actual phrases you can say tonight — plus a workbook where you write your own, so they're in your voice and not mine. And it starts by explaining why your kids do what they do, because the skills don't work while you're still taking it personally.

### What should I do if I don't have time to sit through a course?
It's about three hours total, broken into pieces you can watch on your phone. Most mothers do it over a week or two, in the gaps. And you don't have to finish it to use it — the go-to phrases work the day you learn them.

### Honestly, most of the time things are fine. It's just one issue.
Then start there. Pick that one thing, and Module 5 walks you through applying all seven skills to a single challenge start to finish. That's the whole design — you're not overhauling your family, you're fixing the thing that's actually bothering you.

### Won't they just grow out of it?
Some of it, yes — and I'll be the first to tell you which behaviors are completely normal and require nothing from you but patience. That's Module 3, and for a lot of mothers it's the most relieving part of the course. But the skills aren't really about eliminating behaviors. They're about what your child learns from how you handle them, and that part doesn't happen on its own.

## Pages
- [Home](https://parentingsimply.com/)
- [About Adina Soclof](https://parentingsimply.com/about/)
- [The book: Parenting Simply, Preparing Kids for Life](https://parentingsimply.com/buy-preparing-your-kids-for-life/)
- [Continuing education for clinicians](https://parentingsimply.com/solutions-continuing-education/)
- [Press and speaking](https://parentingsimply.com/press/)
- [Expert interviews](https://parentingsimply.com/a-year-of-parenting-simply/)
- [Contact](https://parentingsimply.com/contact/)
- [Blog](https://parentingsimply.com/blog/)

## Blog posts
- [Oppositional Behavior in Children: Looking Beyond Defiance](https://parentingsimply.com/oppositional-behavior-in-children/): Oppositional behavior in children is often communication. Learn what may be hiding beneath the arguing, refusal, and resistance.
- [How to Raise an Optimistic Child: 7 Ways to Build Resilient Thinking](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-raise-an-optimistic-child/): Help your child handle setbacks, challenge negative thinking, and become more resilient with these practical strategies for building optimism.
- [The Surprising Reason Your Kids Ignore You (And What to Do Instead)](https://parentingsimply.com/stop-repeating-yourself-parenting/): Stop repeating yourself and help your kids listen the first time. Learn simple parenting strategies that improve cooperation without yelling.
- [Teach Kids Respect: What Actually Works](https://parentingsimply.com/teach-kids-respect/): Teach kids respect with practical parenting strategies that build empathy, responsibility, and respectful communication without yelling or power struggles.
- [The One Phrase That Can Stop Whining Without an Argument](https://parentingsimply.com/stop-whining/): Learn how to stop whining without yelling, lecturing, or giving in. Simple parenting strategies that encourage cooperation and resilience.
- [Tired of the Constant Fighting? Try This Simple Trick to Reduce Sibling Rivalry](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-during-holidays/): Sibling rivalry during holidays can leave parents exhausted. Learn one simple parenting strategy that helps children stop fighting and start understanding each other.
- [The Parenting Skill That Matters More Than IQ](https://parentingsimply.com/emotional-intelligence-in-children/): Many parents focus on academics when thinking about their children’s future success. But some of the most important life skills have nothing to do with grades. Learn simple ways to build emotional intelligence in children by teaching empathy, problem-solving, emotional awareness, and healthy communication.
- [Want More Cooperation? Let Your Child Help Create the Rules](https://parentingsimply.com/family-rules-for-kids/): Many parents assume their job is to create rules and their children’s job is to follow them. But children are often more cooperative when they help create solutions. Learn how involving children in problem-solving can reduce power struggles and build responsibility.
- [Back To School: Problem-Solving Questions for Kids: A Simple Way to Build Responsibility](https://parentingsimply.com/problem-solving-questions-for-kids/): Problem-Solving Questions for Kids: A Simple Way to Build Responsibility Every parent wants their child to succeed at school. We want our kids to get dressed, eat breakfast, pack their backpacks, complete homework, and get out the door on time. The problem is that many of us end up sounding like broken records: “Hurry […]
- [How to End Power Struggles With Your Child Without Yelling or Giving In](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-end-power-struggles-with-your-child-without-yelling-or-giving-in/): Are you exhausted by the constant battles over homework, bedtime, chores, and screen time? Learn practical ways to end power struggles with your child while maintaining clear limits and a positive relationship.
- [The Parenting Mistakes We Make When We’re Trying Our Best](https://parentingsimply.com/common-parenting-mistakes/): Are you making common parenting mistakes without realizing it? Learn how unrealistic expectations, pressure, anxiety, and comparison can create power struggles — and what helps instead.
- [What If Procrastination Isn’t Laziness?](https://parentingsimply.com/creative-process-and-procrastination-2/): Do you or your child struggle to “get started” on writing, homework, or creative work? Learn why procrastination may actually be part of the creative process — and how understanding this can help parents support kids more effectively.
- [Easy Summer Crafts for Kids: 7 Simple Activities Your Children Will Love](https://parentingsimply.com/7-fun-crafts-perfect-for-summer/): Looking for simple summer activities that don’t require expensive supplies? These seven easy summer crafts for kids use items you probably already have at home and encourage creativity, sensory play, and family fun
- [Summer Survival Skills for Parents: Simple Ways to Enjoy the Summer](https://parentingsimply.com/summer-survival-tips-for-parents/): Looking for practical summer survival skills for parents? These simple tips can help reduce stress, add structure, and make summer more enjoyable for the whole family.
- [Siblings Fighting All Summer? Here’s How to Actually Stop It](https://parentingsimply.com/2-tips-for-that-summer-sibling-rivalry/): Ready to stop summer sibling rivalry before it takes over your home? These six simple, practical strategies will help your kids get along — and help you enjoy summer too.
- [The Screen Time Battle Ends Here:  5 Strategies That Actually Work](https://parentingsimply.com/screen-time-limits-for-kids/): Screens don’t have to mean a daily battle. If your child argues, negotiates, or announces their heart is “broken” every time you turn off the TV — this is for you. Here are 5 calm, practical strategies to set screen time limits for kids without the meltdowns or guilt.
- [“You’re Not the Boss of Me!” — Now What?](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-handle-back-talk-from-children/): “My child tells me I’m not his boss”—sound familiar? Power struggles often begin with back talk and resistance to limits. Learn how to stay grounded, respond without arguing, and keep your authority without escalating conflict.
- [Teaching Responsibility In Kids This Summer](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-responsibility-in-kids-summer/): Summer is the perfect time to teach responsibility in kids. Learn how one simple parenting shift can help children become more independent without constant reminders or power struggles.
- [The Power of Thinking Questions: A Simple Way to Reduce Power Struggles](https://parentingsimply.com/fostering-independence-in-our-children-ask-the-right-questions/): Instead of constantly telling children what to do, parents can use “Thinking Questions” to encourage cooperation, independence, and problem-solving skills.
- [When Your Teen Says “You Don’t Trust Me” — What Parents Should Say Instead](https://parentingsimply.com/you-dont-trust-me-teen/): When your teen says “You don’t trust me,” it can quickly turn into an argument. Learn calm, effective responses that strengthen communication while still maintaining healthy boundaries.
- [How to Correct Your Child Without Creating Defensiveness](https://parentingsimply.com/correcting-children-without-criticism/): Correcting children without criticism helps reduce defensiveness, improve cooperation, and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Learn gentle ways to guide behavior while protecting your child’s self-esteem.
- [Why Saying “You Have a Choice” Can Reduce Power Struggles Almost Instantly](https://parentingsimply.com/giving-children-choices/): When children hear “You have a choice,” they begin to see themselves as capable and in control. Learn how this simple parenting strategy builds confidence, cooperation, and emotional resilience
- [Playful Parenting Strategies That Increase Child Cooperation](https://parentingsimply.com/playful-parenting-strategies/): Choices don’t have to be serious—adding humor and connection can improve cooperation, reduce stress, and strengthen the parent-child bond.
- [The Power of Giving Children Choices in Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/giving-children-choices-parenting-independence/): Offering children choices is a powerful parenting tool that builds independence, reduces conflict, and strengthens self-esteem while keeping parents in control.
- [Want Kids to Listen Without Yelling? Try This](https://parentingsimply.com/want-kids-to-listen-without-yelling-try-this/): Learn how to get kids to listen without yelling using a simple parenting tool called the One-Word Reminder. This respectful parenting strategy helps reduce power struggles, improve cooperation, and create calmer communication with children.
- [Positive Parenting Phrases: Small Changes in Language, Big Changes in Cooperation](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-parenting-phrases/): Small changes in language can make a big difference in how children respond. Learn positive parenting phrases that help children feel understood, reduce power struggles, and encourage better cooperation while still maintaining clear boundaries.
- [Why Parenting Feels Harder Than Ever Before](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-with-confidence/): Why does parenting feel harder than ever before? Many modern parents find themselves exhausted by whining, arguing, back talk, and endless negotiations — not because they are weak parents, but because our culture has dramatically shifted away from authority. In trying to raise emotionally healthy children, many parents have become afraid to confidently lead. But children do not actually feel safest when they are in charge. They thrive when parents combine warmth, empathy, and calm confidence with clear limits and follow-through. This article explores why authority has become so uncomfortable for many parents today — and why healthy leadership is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children.
- [Why Threats Don’t Work with Kids (And What to Say Instead)](https://parentingsimply.com/why-threats-dont-work-with-kids-and-what-to-say-instead/): Children may comply with threats in the moment, but fear and pressure rarely build long-term cooperation. Learn practical parenting without threats strategies that encourage listening, responsibility, and connection through calm communication and respectful limit setting.
- [Why Whining Pushes Our Buttons (and What Actually Helps)](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-stop-whining/): Whining can push every parent’s buttons — especially when it happens at the worst possible moment. But whining is often a sign that children are overwhelmed, tired, or struggling to express themselves. Learn practical, calm parenting strategies to reduce whining, teach respectful communication, and set clear boundaries without yelling or giving in.
- [Why Your Child Melts Down Out of Nowhere (and What to Do About it)](https://parentingsimply.com/tantrums-over-nothing/): Children sometimes have tantrums over seemingly nothing—but there’s usually more happening underneath the surface. Learn calm, practical parenting strategies that help sensitive children manage big emotions and recover more easily.
- [The One Thing Most Parents Miss During Hard Moments](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-parenting-strategies-for-kids/): ne of the most effective positive parenting strategies is learning to notice effort instead of focusing only on problems. When parents intentionally recognize persistence, self-control, and cooperation, children begin to see themselves differently—and family dynamics often change too.
- [This One Thought Is Making Parenting Harder Than It Has to Be](https://parentingsimply.com/parent-self-talk-when-kids-misbehave/): When children misbehave, our thoughts often make the situation worse. Learn how changing your self-talk can help you stay calm, respond more effectively, and create more connection with your child.
- [This One Parenting Shift Changes Everything How Assigning Positive Intent Reduces Power Struggles and Builds Cooperation](https://parentingsimply.com/assigning-positive-intent-parenting/): When parents assume the worst about a child’s behavior, power struggles often grow quickly. However, assigning positive intent can completely change the interaction. Learn how this positive parenting approach helps reduce defensiveness, improve cooperation, and strengthen emotional connection while still maintaining clear boundaries.
- [What to Say Instead of “Good Job” (And Why It Matters)](https://parentingsimply.com/what-to-say-instead-of-good-job-and-why-it-matters/): Descriptive Praise for Kids Builds Real Confidence Many parents want their children to feel confident, capable, and proud of themselves. But surprisingly, not all praise actually builds self-esteem. In fact, research suggests that generic praise like: “Good job!” “You’re the best!” “You’re so sweet!” can sometimes leave children feeling unsure instead of secure. Why? Because […]
- [My Child Took Something That Wasn’t His—What Should I Do?](https://parentingsimply.com/my-child-took-something-that-wasnt-his-what-should-i-do/): Child stealing behavior in young children can feel alarming for parents, but it is often a developmental issue rather than intentional wrongdoing. In this article, learn how to respond calmly, avoid shame-based reactions, and guide your child toward honesty, responsibility, and meaningful repair.
- [Raising Children Who Believe They Matter](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-children-to-believe-in-themselves/): Practical, research-based parenting strategies to help children build self-efficacy, confidence, and the belief that they are capable, resilient, and able to grow through challenge
- [The Conversation Parents Avoid — But Our Kids Desperately Need](https://parentingsimply.com/empowering-conversations-how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-intimacy-with-confidence/): Talking to kids about sexuality can feel uncomfortable, but avoiding the conversation leaves children vulnerable to misinformation. Learn practical, calm, age-appropriate ways to discuss intimacy, relationships, and family values with confidence.
- [Raising Emotionally Strong Teens Starts With This One Shift](https://parentingsimply.com/emotionally-strong-teens-parenting-shift/): Raising emotionally strong teens starts with emotional safety, not fixing every problem. Learn how validation, emotional awareness, and healthy communication can help your teen build resilience and confidence.
- [Is It Your Job to Make Your Child Happy All the Time?](https://parentingsimply.com/child-is-in-a-bad-mood/): Is your child in a bad mood often? Learn 3 positive parenting strategies that help children manage difficult emotions with empathy, respect, and emotional support instead of punishment or rewards.
- [When Your Child Melts Down in Public: What Calm Parents Do Differently](https://parentingsimply.com/child-misbehavior-in-public-strategies/): Learn how to handle child misbehavior in public with calm, practical parenting strategies that reduce stress, prevent escalation, and build confidence in challenging moments.
- [“This Is ALL You Bought Me?” — What To Do When Kids Sound Ungrateful](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-respond-to-ungrateful-kids/): Do your kids sound ungrateful or disrespectful when they’re disappointed? Learn calm parenting strategies that teach gratitude, empathy, and respectful communication without yelling
- [What If Your Child’s Greatest Strength Isn’t What You Expected?](https://parentingsimply.com/childs-unique-gifts-and-talents/): Here’s an SEO-friendly excerpt you can use for WordPress:
Every child has unique gifts and talents waiting to be discovered. Learn how to recognize your child’s natural strengths, build confidence, and nurture the abilities that help them thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
- [Why Straight A’s Don’t Guarantee Success (And What Your Child Really Needs Instead)](https://parentingsimply.com/helping-kids-love-learning/): Grades matter, but they are not the only predictor of future success. Learn practical strategies for helping kids love learning through curiosity, routines, organization, and healthy habits.
- [Want More Resilient Kids? Try This 30-Second Parenting Habit](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-thinking-for-children/): Want to help your child become more resilient? Learn one simple parenting habit that teaches positive thinking and helps kids handle challenges with confidence.
- [Is Your Child Being Manipulative…Or Just Being a Kid?](https://parentingsimply.com/setting-limits-with-empathy-kids-pushing-boundaries/): Learn how setting limits with empathy helps parents handle kids who argue, push boundaries, and resist rules without creating power struggles.
- [Why Summer Turns Kids Wild (and 3 Simple Ways to Get Peace Back)](https://parentingsimply.com/managing-summer-misbehavior-kids/): Managing summer misbehavior in kids can feel overwhelming when routines disappear. This post shares 3 simple strategies to reduce conflict, support emotional regulation, and bring more calm into your summer days
- [Are We Undermining Dads Without Realizing It?](https://parentingsimply.com/importance-of-fathers-in-child-development/): Fathers are not background figures in their children’s lives—they’re essential. From emotional regulation to academic achievement, research confirms that involved dads make a lasting difference. This Father’s Day, let’s reflect on how the language we use shapes the way children understand the value of their fathers.
- [Fathers: Is All That Roughhousing Good For Kids?](https://parentingsimply.com/benefits-of-involved-fathers/): Research shows that involved fathers influence far more than discipline and family routines. Discover how roughhousing, humor, and everyday interactions help children grow emotionally and socially.
- [Why Getting Kids to Do Chores Is About More Than a Clean House](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-chores-and-responsibility/): Teaching kids chores and responsibility builds confidence, life skills, and stronger family connections. Learn practical ways to get kids helping.
- [The Simple Parenting Shift That Helps Kids Love Learning and Handle Mistakes Better](https://parentingsimply.com/growth-mindset-for-kids/): Helping children develop a growth mindset can increase resilience, confidence, motivation, and a love of learning. Learn simple parenting strategies that encourage persistence and emotional strength.
- [The Key to Becoming a (More) Confident Parent](https://parentingsimply.com/the-key-to-becoming-a-confident-parent/): Did you ever wish that you could say you truly loved the journey of parenthood? If this is a struggle for you, read on. I want you to feel empowered with the best information on social and communication skills so that you can be that confident parent and find joy in the parenting journey. Avoid […]
- [The Powerful Parenting Skill That Helps Kids Handle Big Emotions](https://parentingsimply.com/helping-children-manage-emotions/): Helping children manage emotions begins with teaching them how to recognize and name their feelings. Learn simple parenting scripts that build emotional intelligence, reduce meltdowns, and strengthen connection.
- [The Secret to Getting Your Teen to Talk to You More: Start With Trust](https://parentingsimply.com/trusting-your-teen/): Trusting your teen can feel scary, especially when mistakes happen. Learn how to build trust, improve communication, and strengthen your relationship with practical parenting strategies and real-life scripts.
- [The Importance of Saying “No” To Your Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-say-no-to-kids-without-guilt/): Struggling with constant requests, whining, and “Can I have that?” Learn how to say no to kids without guilt using calm parenting strategies that build emotional resilience and reduce entitlement.
- [Stop Fixing Your Kid’s Problems — Do This Instead (It Builds Real Resilience)](https://parentingsimply.com/building-resilience-in-kids/): Building resilience in kids doesn’t require grand gestures — it starts with how you respond in small, everyday moments. When your child says “I can’t do this!” your instinct may be to fix it or make them feel better. But there’s a more powerful approach: empathy. Learn the simple phrases that teach kids they can handle frustration and disappointment on their own.
- [The Parenting Trick That Ends So Many Power Struggles (Without Yelling)](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-give-your-child-choices-in-a-way-that-works/): Offering children choices is one of the simplest ways to reduce power struggles and increase cooperation. Learn how to use choices effectively, what to do when they don’t work, and how to respond when your child refuses to choose.
- [7 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in School Without Homework Battles](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-child-succeed-in-school/): Worried about your child’s school success? Here’s how to help your child succeed in school without pressure, panic, or turning homework into a daily battle.
- [5 Simple Ways To Get Your Kids Outside This Summer](https://parentingsimply.com/5-simple-ways-to-get-your-kids-outside-this-summer/): I know that when I am stuck on a writing assignment, it is time for a walk. I am not alone. People need to be outside in nature. It helps them think, gets their creative juices flowing, and is a natural (very natural) stress reducer. Being outside is essential for kids, especially children who […]
- [7 Tips to Teach Your Kids Respect](https://parentingsimply.com/teach-your-kids-respect/): Your kids have been at each other’s throats all week. You’re tired, exhausted, and dreaming of household peace. If you’ve been second-guessing yourself and your disciplinary methods, read on for some practical advice to teach your kids respect. Parents, teachers, and grandparents often complain that respect is deteriorating, and they are right. Children […]
- [The Non-Compliant Child: Help Them Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/the-non-compliant-child-help-your-child-listen/): Dear Adina, I have 4 children. I am able to use the more effective communication skills I have learned in your classes however I find that it will work for some kids but not the others. For example, I will say, “When all the crayons, markers, and paper are put back in the arts […]
- [How to Put an End to Power Struggles](https://parentingsimply.com/put-end-power-struggles-child/): When it comes to parenting, doing what’s best for your child can often lead to a power struggle between the two of you. Unfortunately, if arguing and throwing a tantrum gets children out of something once, they’re probably going to keep doing it. It’s up to you to break the cycle and put an end […]
- [Parenting Tips: How to Better Manage Your Stress](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-better-manage-stress/): While raising children is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, it can also be incredibly stressful. Parents are on call 24 hours a day taking care of their child’s needs, which can cause stress levels to build. This anxiety can lead to difficulty sleeping, headaches, a lowered immune system or even long-term health challenges. […]
- [Why Routines For Kids Matter](https://parentingsimply.com/why-routines-for-kids-matter-2/): This pandemic is dragging on and on. It has been tough for many reasons, but the lack of a normal routine is one of the most challenging aspects, especially for parents of young children. Why? Because children thrive on predictability and routine and so do parents. When children know what is expected of them and […]
- [Want Successful Kids? Let Them Make Mistakes](https://parentingsimply.com/want-successful-kids-let-them-make-mistakes/): How can you help your kids become successful adults? It’s all in the mindset. In a recent webinar, I took part in, the speaker, Carol Dweck, spoke about developing a growth mindset in our kids....
- [How to Teach Your Child To Be A Giver](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-teach-your-child-to-be-a-giver/): Chanukah and the winter holiday season is upon us. I love this time of year! In our house, we love to light the candles and watch them glow in the window, eat latkes, sufganiyot, play the dreidel and get together at family parties. But many parents feel pressure during this time of the year […]
- [How to Deal With the Holiday Meltdown: 5 Simple Ways to Manage Your Kids Bad Behavior](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-deal-with-the-holiday-meltdown/): Chanukah can be so exciting for both parents and kids. Gift giving, parties, extra sweets are great, but unfortunately, they also can be tough to maneuver for children. It often sets the stage for poor behavior. Kids might not like their gifts (and be vocal about it!) they may act rudely at parties, not share […]
- [Authentic Happiness: Teaching Kids To Be Happy](https://parentingsimply.com/authentic-happiness-teaching-kids-to-be-happy/): We all know that deep down, happiness is not acquiring the latest gadget, the prettiest wife, the newest car, the biggest house or the best job. Experts conclude that being happy is a state of mind. Teaching kids true authentic happiness starts at home and starts with our attitude. Here are some simple ways to […]
- [Good Parenting: How To Raise Your Child To Be Grateful](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-raise-your-child-to-be-grateful/): I am the one who makes dinner in my family. My husband always makes a big show of thanking me for a great dinner (Even when it is not so great.) I love the compliments and the recognition. Making dinner gets pretty boring and it helps to know that what I do for my […]
- [Why Won’t My Child Listen?](https://parentingsimply.com/why-wont-my-child-listen/): Hands down, the biggest complaint that I hear from parents is that their child is not listening to them. Every child communicates differently, and this will lead to communicating with each of your children on their level and based on their needs.  Instead of getting frustrated, we need to understand the reasons why our children […]
- [How Do You Get Children to Listen?](https://parentingsimply.com/discover-ways-to-get-your-children-to-listen/): How on earth do you get children to listen to you? Some days it can be completely exasperating but believe me, you’re not the only one. Read on for some helpful tips to get your children to listen to you and establish appropriate family boundaries. Here’s a recent email I got from a concerned mom: […]
- [How to Create a Stress Free Morning School Routine](https://parentingsimply.com/stress-free-morning-school-routine-2/): School mornings are often one of the most stressful times of the day for both parents and kids. I know when my kids have finally left for the day, I take a huge breath of relief and then spend a few minutes settling myself in the quiet and calm. Crazy as things are, they actually […]
- [Teach Your Kids to Tootle Instead of Tattle](https://parentingsimply.com/tootle/): I was researching for a CEU course that I am writing and I came across this new technique that teachers are using in the classroom. It is called “Tootling”. Besides the cute name, it caught my eye and held my attention because it makes so much sense. As adults we are used to hearing tattling, […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Help Your Kids Get Along](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry/): Sibling rivalry is the never ending competition or animosity that goes on between siblings. It happens to all of us, even in the very best of homes. Even though we know it’s common, it is very hard to listen to and can be really stressful.I know that it can get under my skin even when […]
- [How to Cope With Sibling Rivalry](https://parentingsimply.com/cope-with-sibling-rivalry/): Thanks to the pandemic, we’re spending a lot of time with our families and nerves are a bit frayed. There is zoom school, the constant cooking, and snacking, and the seemingly never-ending mess. But what is driving parents over the edge? What is the number one problem? Sibling Rivalry. Many kids are bickering, teasing, […]
- [What To Do When You Disagree About Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/disagree-about-parenting/): One of my readers recently reached out and told me that she had been trying to incorporate some new parenting skills, but her husband undermines her. They are not on the same page at all and it’s creating marital conflict. She’s wondering what she should do! Unfortunately, I hear a similar story from lots of […]
- [5 Tips for Working at Home With Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/tips-for-working-at-home-with-kids/): Homeschooling has become more and more popular over the past decade but really wasn’t considered mainstream. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has means that thousands of parents are now facing the daunting task of simultaneously parenting, working, and teaching. Trying to work from home with your kids around is challenging enough for any parent. […]
- [How to End Car Seat Power Struggles](https://parentingsimply.com/car-seat-power-struggles-2/): Dear Adina, Any ideas on how to get my two year old to stop fighting me putting her in her car seat? I’ve tried asking nicely, being patient, saying “When you’re ready let me know” which usually works for diapering.  I’ve also tried forcing her, yelling, counting to three, timeouts, almost everything I can think of […]
- [Summer Activities: Simple Ways To Make Your Own Sensory Bin](https://parentingsimply.com/summer-activities-simple-ways-to-make-your-own-sensory-bin/): Children use their senses to explore, learn and make sense of the world around them. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving and hearing. Children (and adults) learn best and retain information when they engage all their senses. Sensory play is any activity that stimulates your young child’s senses: touch, smell, taste, […]
- [Summer Fun: Simple Arts and Craft: Sensory Squishy Bags](https://parentingsimply.com/summer-fun-simple-arts-and-craft-sensory-squishy-bags/): I know that parents are scrambling for activities to do with their children. I am all about simple and easy, especially when it comes to arts and crafts.  These sensory or squishy bags, as my students like to call them, are uncomplicated and effortless. You probably have most of the materials floating around someplace in […]
- [Quarantine Parenting: Simple Ways To Keep Up Our Children’s Reading Skills](https://parentingsimply.com/quarantine-parenting-simple-ways-to-keep-up-our-childrens-reading-skills/): Quarantine parenting is tough, but it does have a positive side to it. Devoid of many community responsibilities and with many venues still closed, parents have a lot more time to devote to their families. There are many activities that we can do now with our children. Cooking, baking, simple arts and crafts, biking, and […]
- [Quarantine Parenting: 7 Ways To Help Children Tolerate Boredom](https://parentingsimply.com/quarantine-parenting-7-ways-to-help-children-tolerate-boredom/): The news is trickling in. It looks like camps are going to be closed this summer and everyone will be home this summer. Parents will be hearing a lot of “I am so bored!”, “There is nothing to do!” What can we do as parents? We can teach our children to manage their boredom. Here […]
- [Quarantine Parenting: There is Joy in Boredom](https://parentingsimply.com/quarantine-parenting-there-is-joy-in-boredom/): The news is slowly trickling in, it looks like many camps are going to be closed for the summer. Kids are sad and parents are groaning. It looks like we are going to be hearing a lot of “I’m so bored!” or “There is nothing to do!” Parents and children are going to have to […]
- [Announcing My New Book!](https://parentingsimply.com/preparing-kids-for-life/): I am so excited to announce that my book, Parenting Simply: Preparing Kids For Life, is finally published! It’s available on Amazon! I started ParentingSimply.com almost 10 years ago. I loved writing articles and always wanted to compile them and write a book! This is a huge accomplishment for me. I could not have done this without, […]
- [How to Become a Positive Parent](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-become-a-positive-parent/): Everyone hates hearing I told you so…especially children. Think about how you feel when you are driving around in circles and your spouse says  “I told you 20 minutes ago we should have made a right not a left!” Or how about when your new hairdresser makes you look like Medusa and your mother says […]
- [Parenting and Picking Your Battles](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-and-picking-your-battles/): As a parent, you’ll often find yourself being the bearer of bad news to your kids. After all, somebody has to tell them that they can’t stay up until 2 or eat ice cream for breakfast, am I right? Sometimes you have to be the bad guy, and your kids aren’t going to like it. […]
- [How to Create a Back to School Schedule](https://parentingsimply.com/back-to-school-schedule/): Back to school can be a chaotic time for many families. New schools, transitions, activities and school schedules can add up to lots of stress for overloaded families. Create a back to school schedule to reduce family stress and maintain everyone’s sanity. How to Create a Back to School Schedule Get Your Family Organized […]
- [10 Free Summer Activities For Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/free-summer-activities-for-kids/): One of the nice things about summer is that you don’t really need to spend a lot of money entertaining your kids. There is always a whole slew of activities in your neighborhood that are usually free. Here’s my 10 top ten list of free summer activities for kids to inspire you! 10 Free Summer […]
- [Summer Survival Skills For Parents](https://parentingsimply.com/summer-survival-skills-for-parents/): Are you feeling the summer doldrums yet? As a parent, I have a love/hate relationship with summer. On the one hand, how can you not love it! Sunshine, warm weather, trees and flowers in full bloom, watermelon, blueberry pie, and swimming. I can go on and on! Those are just a few of the things […]
- [Downtime Activities for Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/downtime-activities-for-kids/): It seems silly but we need to help our children daydream, goof off play and enjoy quiet. Summertime is the perfect opportunity to foster an environment where children can revel in absentmindedness and fantasy. Here are some simple and fun ways we can downtime activities for kids to try out: Watch the clouds Some […]
- [How to Help Your Child With Transitions](https://parentingsimply.com/help-your-child-with-transitions/): Why are transitions so tough for some children? Being asked to suddenly stop one thing and begin another often triggers problem behaviors. I recently got this question from a reader. Dear Adina, I listened to your video about give children choices. My issue with choices is when my 3- year old  daughter doesn’t make a […]
- [Why You Can Trust Your Parenting Instincts](https://parentingsimply.com/trust-your-parenting-instincts/): As a parent, there is a never ending supply of tips and advice you get from books, blogs and other parents.  With so much wisdom out there, many parents routinely look to outside sources for help instead of listening to their inner voice. This might leave some wondering if raising your child is best left […]
- [Social Skills For Girls: How to Manage Friendships](https://parentingsimply.com/social-skills-girls-manage-friendships/): Our children learn so much from how we act and our own behavior. We need to model appropriate social behavior, being friendly, making time for friends a priority, and by acting in a way that shows respect for others. Refraining from gossip and talking about friends behind their back is important as well. We want […]
- [Why Laughter is the Best Medicine When Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/laughter-is-the-best-medicine/): There are many different strategies and techniques to handle the various situations that come up as a parent but without a doubt, laughter is the best medicine as well as an effective coping strategy for all. Laughter and humor will help to diffuse any situation and has physical benefits as well. Here’s some positive benefits […]
- [3 Simple Ways To Raise Good Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/raise-good-kids/): Parenting in this day and age is tough. Many parents wonder if it’s possible to raise good kids or if it’s just a losing battle. As a parent educator and coach, I often hear complaints like these from parents: My kids are always misbehaving! My kids are so irresponsible! My kids act all entitled! My […]
- [How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-school-shootings/): Guest Bloggers Amy Burzinski and Stan Davis have some words of wisdom for us: Last week the unthinkable happened again…yet another school shooting. No matter how many times we see and hear that such a murderous rampage could happen to our nation’s kids, the concept remains unfathomable to us. How do we begin to […]
- [Understanding The Four Childhood Personality Types](https://parentingsimply.com/childhood-personality-types/): In my previous blog post, I talked about how understanding your child’s personality type is an essential part of establishing positive family communication. Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies is an excellent read to understand the four childhood personality types and will definitely help to improve your relationship. Upholders If your child is an Upholder, he/she will […]
- [Parenting Simply Foundations Course: Class 1](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-1-creating-connections-while-encouraging-responsibility-2/): This past Wednesday was our first class in our “Parenting Simply Foundations” Webinar. The topic, “Creating Connections While Encouraging Responsibility.” We discussed the following topics: 1. The best ways for us to stop our children from whining and complaining. 2. Why it is important for children to fight and push against our rules and how […]
- [Understanding Your Child’s Personality Type](https://parentingsimply.com/understanding-your-childs-personality-type/): Understanding your child’s personality type and temperament is invaluable as a parent, teacher or anyone who works with kids. As an parent educator and coach, it helps me to create strategies and interventions for parents and children. Differences in personality and temperament impact parent/child interactions in countless ways. For example, let’s look at the intense […]
- [How to Help Your Child Succeed in School](https://parentingsimply.com/help-your-child-succeed-in-school/): There are so many options out there for school openings this year. It can get pretty confusing. Many schools are closed and are operating virtually, some are using blended learning, staggering days and having both virtual and in person options. Some are just opening with social distancing practices in place. However, there are still things […]
- [8 Sample Scripts for Positive Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-parenting-2/): When I started working at Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau as a facilitator for Faber and Mazlish’s “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen Workshop,” I loved all the skills that I taught to parents. But there was one piece of the parenting puzzle that captured my imagination…all too often we label children, we treat them […]
- [How to Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-communicate-with-your-childs-teacher/): Your child spends a lot of time at school each day and his or her teachers are one of the most influential people in their day. And since you’re hopefully both on the same team as you advocate for your child, you’ll want to know how to communicate with your child’s teacher. Here’s some ideas […]
- [How to Create a Stress Free Morning School Routine](https://parentingsimply.com/stress-free-morning-school-routine/): School mornings are often one of the most stressful times of the day for both parents and kids. I know when my kids have finally left for the day, I take a huge breath of relief and then spend a few minutes settling myself in the quiet and calm. Crazy as things are, they actually […]
- [What Your Child Needs to Succeed](https://parentingsimply.com/child-needs-to-succeed/): What do you think the most important thing might be that your child needs to succeed? My answer to that question is that self control is essential to classroom success. It’s the single most important factor in helping children succeed in every aspect of their lives as well as becoming well adjusted adults. In a groundbreaking […]
- [The Power of Positive Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-parenting/): When I was a young Mom and just had my second child, I complained to my friend, “I was barely able to deal with one, I can’t handle a second one!” She was very upset with me. She said, “That’s just your head trash! Yes, you can handle two kids. The more you tell yourself […]
- [How to Help Your Kids Thrive in School](https://parentingsimply.com/kidsthrive-in-school/): Take My Brand New Class! Simple Ways To Help Your Kids Thrive In School Here are 2 more ways that we can use empathy to give the reassurance and support, that these struggling learners so desperately...
- [8 Ways To Help Your Strong Willed Child](https://parentingsimply.com/help-your-strong-willed-child/): Dear Adina, “We are parents of a 3 year old boy and 9 month old girl. The reason for our letter is our 3 year old child. We love him very much, but lately we are at a loss how to deal with him. He is defiant and out of control, he hits us when […]
- [7 Ways to Help Your Struggling Child](https://parentingsimply.com/7-ways-to-help-your-struggling-child/): Many times children will perform well in school and then slowly parents will notice a drop off in their grades. That is what happened with Kelly Freiman. Her son, Mikey, 11 enjoyed going to school. He didn’t love reading but was doing well in all his other subjects. As his 6th grade year progressed his […]
- [How to Help Your Kids Make Good Choices](https://parentingsimply.com/help-your-kids-make-good-choices/): As caring parents, we want our kids we want to help our kids make good choices. That means we want them to think carefully before acting, especially if the decision they’re about to make could have dire consequences for their future. This will require some intentional action, and that means sitting down with your kids […]
- [One Simple Way To Create A Loving Home](https://parentingsimply.com/create-a-loving-home/): Everyone wants to feel loved and appreciated. It is a basic human need. As parents, we want to meet that need in our children and our spouses. As with almost anything in life, sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference. One simple way to show our love and appreciation to our children and […]
- [Good Parenting: Teaching Children Kindness and Responsibility](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-teaching-children-kindness-and-responsibility/): This past week, I spoke for a Jewish organization, here in our neighborhood. We discussed simple ways that we can teach children to be kind and responsible towards other. The basic premise was this: If we act kindly and responsibly towards others, so will our kids. We need to change ourselves, make ourselves better so […]
- [8 Tips for a Less Stressful Family Vacation](https://parentingsimply.com/tips-for-a-less-stressful-family-vacation/): We all look forward to the summer and hopefully that means that we are also taking a family vacations. We think that it’s the time that we will bond, laugh and make happy memories. Many times we have very high expectations. Everyone will get along. Everyone will appreciate all the hard work that we put […]
- [Free Webinar: Summer Survival Skills For Parents](https://parentingsimply.com/free-webinar-summer-survival-skills-for-parents/): I am glad to announce that A+ Solutions is sponsoring our newest Free Webinar: Summer Survival Skills For Parents July 7, 2016 8-9pm EST In this upcoming Webinar, we are going to cover the following topics: • Set yourself up for success: Effectively schedule your summer days • Stop temper tantrums before they start • […]
- [Kids Misbehaving? It All Works Out In The End](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-misbehaving-it-all-works-out-in-the-end/): The other day it was my cousin’s birthday and from what I understand he was quite a handful as a kid. His brother posted this on Facebook: Sure, your kid is covered in dirt now. And yeah, your kindergartener just got suspended for biting a 5th grader. They barf on the dentist. They barf on […]
- [Losing The NBA Championship: It’s Okay Cleveland](https://parentingsimply.com/losing-the-nba-championship-its-really-okay/): It’s a bit of a rainy day for us here in Cleveland. Literally and figuratively. Our Cleveland Cavaliers were heading for an NBA Championship and last night after putting up a great fight and playing their hearts out, they lost. So everybody in my house is a bit down in the dumps, even the people […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Are You The Referee?](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-are-you-the-referee/): Sibling Rivalry is one of the toughest things we need to deal with as parents. Kids often fight and they often complain: “I always have to do everything!” or “Why don’t you ask, Sam? Why do you always ask me?” Kids have a running tab in their head of who has done what. Each child […]
- [How To Talk To Other People’s Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-to-other-peoples-kids/): Dear Adina, Just earlier today, I came home to find three kids from my neighbourhood hanging outside my block. Because of problems, I heard they were no longer allowed in the block. So I said hello, asked them if they were okay, then asked them why they’re not allowed in the block. They said they […]
- [Disciplining Our Children:  3 Simple Phrases That Work](https://parentingsimply.com/disciplining-our-children-3-simple-phrases-that-work/): Last night we had our book club, the last one in our series. We discussed, Blessing of a Skinned Knee, by Wendy Mogel. This book is so chock full of wisdom and there was so much to talk about. We had some very animated discussions on the topic of chores, responsibility, respecting parents, over scheduling […]
- [Parents and Worrying: How Much Is Too Much?](https://parentingsimply.com/parents-and-worrying-how-much-is-too-much/): I am really excited for our next book club, Tuesday, May 12, 2015. We are reading The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, by Wendy Mogel. I love this book and I am rereading it now in preparation for next week. This book is chock full of wisdom. I just finished reading this:(p.97) “I once heard […]
- [Respectful Kids? You Can Teach Your Kids Respect](https://parentingsimply.com/respectful-kids-you-can-teach-your-kids-respect/): I have a good friend who grew up in a difficult home. She often tells me that she because she grew up surrounded by dysfunction, she has had plenty of time to contemplate the makings of functional, loving homes. Her latest, is this: “Respect”. Respect, she feels, is the cornerstone of a good home. If […]
- [Keeping Kids Busy: The Educational Value In Puzzles](https://parentingsimply.com/keeping-kids-busy-the-educational-value-in-puzzles/): I have one son who loves puzzles. At a very young age, he was putting together 100 piece puzzles. Now years later, the puzzles have gotten more complicated. He received a 9,000 piece puzzle for Chanukah that he just finished recently. It took him 4 months. It  has taken up over half the playroom, even […]
- [Kids and Chores: Stop The Whining And Complaining](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-and-chores-stop-the-whining-and-complaining/): I work better by myself and I so much rather do things alone than get my kids to help out. It just seems easier and more efficient. However after reading, Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel,many years ago, I knew I needed to push myself in this area. My kids needed to help […]
- [“How To Talk So Kids Will Listen” Workshop](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-workshop-2/): We are excited to announce our next How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Can Talk workshop, here in Cleveland. When: Beginning Monday evenings: April 27th-June 1st Time: 8-9:30pm Fee: $100+$40 for books Where: Fuchs Mizrachi School 26600 Shaker Blvd Everyone always asks me what my favorite parenting book is and […]
- [Book Club: Blessing Of A Skinned Knee](https://parentingsimply.com/book-club-blessing-of-a-skinned-knee/): I am really excited for our next book club, Tuesday, May 12, 2015. We are reading The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, by Wendy Mogel. This is one of my favorite parenting books. Why? The blurb on the book on her website says it all: “With warmth and humor, Mogel distills the wisdom of the […]
- [Passover: More Ways To Talk So Kids Will Clean](https://parentingsimply.com/passover-more-ways-to-talk-so-kids-will-clean/): In our last post we spoke about how Passover is right around the corner and parents rely on their kid’s help to get all the holiday prep work done. We discussed 2 of my favorite techniques from the book, “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen”, “Give Choices” and “Give Information.” Here are some more […]
- [Passover: How To Talk So Kids Will Clean](https://parentingsimply.com/2-simple-ways-to-help-your-child-listen/): Passover is right around the corner and that means that in Jewish homes across the world it is very busy. There is a lot of preparation, of the cleaning and the cooking variety, that needs to be done. That means that Jewish mothers around the world need lots of help. They turn to their kids […]
- [Help Your Child Listen: Positive Words Work](https://parentingsimply.com/help-your-child-listen-positive-words-work/): I was just on Facebook and read the following posts from Sarah Chana Radcliffe Parenting: “Positive words leave a lasting positive impression in the brain, therefore avoid using negative words in any kind of sentence. For instance, avoid “Don’t be rude,” or “That was rude,” or “You are speaking in a rude way” (all of […]
- [Is Spending Time With Your Kids Out Of Vogue?](https://parentingsimply.com/is-spending-time-with-your-kids-out-of-vogue/): In our last blog post I gave a recap of our Book Club meeting. We discussed the book, The Five Love Languages of Children In the article, I wrote, “One participant felt that most of the parenting advice that she had gotten over the years highlighted spending time with your kids; that was the best […]
- [The 5 Languages Of Love Book Club: Do We Always Need To Give Gifts To Our Kids?](https://parentingsimply.com/the-5-languages-of-love-words-of-affirmation-2/): We had a great book club meeting last night. We discussed the book, The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman. We discussed The Five Love Languages: 1. Words of Affirmation 2. Quality Time 3. Physical Touch 4. Receiving Gifts 5. Acts of Service Everyone had enjoyed the book. Most of us felt that […]
- [Disrespectful, Complaining And Annoying Behavior: What Can A Parent Do?](https://parentingsimply.com/disrespectful-complaining-and-annoying-behavior-what-can-a-parent-do/): Dear Adina,  My son seems bent on creating problems at home. He is loud, disrespectful and he complains a lot, about seemingly silly things, like the fact that I bought chocolate ice cream, instead of his favorite vanilla, or being able to sit in the front seat of the car, or if I am too tired […]
- [The 5 Languages Of Love: Words of Affirmation](https://parentingsimply.com/the-5-languages-of-love-words-of-affirmation/): When I was a teen a group of my friends were sitting around and one of them suggested that we each tell something that we like about each other. It was a heartwarming experience to hear the positive things my friends had to say about me. I also loved telling my friends what I liked […]
- [You’re Not Smart, You Have A Growth Mindset](https://parentingsimply.com/your-not-smart-you-have-a-growth-mindset/): This past summer I gave a class on Growth Mindset. To prepare for the presentation, I read Carol Dweck’s book, “Mindset, The New Psychology Of Success.” In her book, she encourages parents to refrain from making judgment statements about other people’s innate intelligence. This includes other children. Our judgements may be negative or positive: Negative: […]
- [The 5 Love Languages Of Children: Book Club](https://parentingsimply.com/the-5-love-languages-of-children-book-club-2/): Our next Book Club is coming up soon on March, 10. We will be discussing The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman. I have just finished reading the book, The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman. I really enjoyed it and it definitely gave me some new ideas on how to […]
- [Good Parenting: When Choices Don’t Work](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-when-choices-dont-work/): My friend needed to buy a phone, but she didn’t even want to start the process. Why? Because their were just so many choices. She dreaded going to the store. She didn’t want to have to do all the research that is necessary, regarding the brand, the color, the phone’s many features. Just thinking about […]
- [The 5 Love Languages Of Children: Book Club](https://parentingsimply.com/the-5-love-languages-of-children-book-club/): Our next Book Club is coming up soon on March, 10. We will be discussing The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman. Whenever I start reading a Parenting Book, I have noticed that I often start to feel guilty. I think, “Do I do this to my kids?”, “Gosh, I really need to […]
- [Why Do Our Children Worry So Much: Helping Children Work Through Their Anxiety](https://parentingsimply.com/why-do-our-children-worry-so-much-helping-children-work-through-their-anxiety/): We had a packed house tonight at A+ Solutions’s program at the Mandel JCC: Brochie Weinberg spoke about “Why Do Our Children Worry So Much: Helping Children Work Through Their Anxiety.” We learned what anxiety is; what happens inside our brains when we feel anxiety. Genetics, temperament, environmental factors, and stress can all contribute to […]
- [Social Anxiety: How To Help Your Child Make Friends, Part 4](https://parentingsimply.com/social-anxiety-how-to-help-your-child-make-friends-part-3/): In our last 3 posts, I collaborated with Brochie Weinberg, MS, LPCC ,and we started to answer the following question: Dear Adina, My 7 -year old daughter is switching to a new class this year with a new group of girls, some of whom she’s already met over summer camp. The last class she was […]
- [Social Anxiety: How To Help Your Child Make Friends Part 3](https://parentingsimply.com/social-skills-brochie-3/): In our last 2 posts, I collaborated with Brochie Weinberg, MS, LPCC ,and we started to answer the following question: My 7 -year old daughter is switching to a new class this year with a new group of girls, some of whom she’s already met over summer camp. The last class she was in was […]
- [Social Anxiety: How Can I Help My Child Make Friends? Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/social-anxiety-how-can-i-help-my-child-make-friends-part-2/): In our last post, I collaborated with Brochie Weinberg, MS, LPCC ,and we started to answer the following question: My 7 -year old daughter is switching to a new class this year with a new group of girls, some of whom she’s already met over summer camp. The last class she was in was comprised […]
- [Social Anxiety: How Can I Help My Child Make Friends?](https://parentingsimply.com/social-anxiety-how-can-i-help-my-child-make-friends/): Dear Adina, My 7 -year old daughter is switching to a new class this year with a new group of girls, some of whom she’s already met over summer camp. The last class she was in was comprised of more bossy girls and she’d come home telling me the girls were hurtful or would not […]
- [Anxiety And Kids: Why Do Our Children Worry So Much?](https://parentingsimply.com/anxiety-and-kids-why-do-our-children-worry-so-much/): We are gearing up for A+ Solution’s next program: Brochie Weinberg, MS, LPCC Why Do Our Children Worry So Much: Helping Children Work Through Their Anxiety Tuesday, February 10, 2015 7:30 PM Mandel JCC Stonehill Auditorium 26001 S. Woodland Rd. Why Do Our Children Worry So Much: Helping Children Work Through Their Anxiety According to […]
- [Empathy: Let Kids Figure It Out Themselves…](https://parentingsimply.com/empathy-its-all-about-the-nail/): My friend just sent me this great video that sends us a humorous message about reflective listening. Sometimes we learn best through laughter.. So what is the video all about? Most people do not need us to fix their problems- they really just want us to listen. In an old post, Resilience: Teaching Kids To […]
- [Yell Less, Love More: Simple Ways To Parent Without Anger – Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/yell-less-love-more-simple-ways-to-parent-without-anger-2/): Our First Book Club, based on the book, “Yell Less, Love More” by Sheila McCraith, went off without a hitch on Tuesday evening. In our last post, I shared with you some of the questions and comments that came up in our discussion. In our handout that I compiled for the book club, I wrote […]
- [Yell Less, Love More: Simple Ways To Parent Without Anger](https://parentingsimply.com/yell-less-love-more-simple-ways-to-parent-without-anger-3/): Our First Book Club was a great success. Participants were able to join on us online and in- person. It was great to be working with Courtney Evenchik again. The book, “Yell Less, Love More” by Sheila McCraith, sparked some great discussions. We all liked that the author made her struggle public on her blog […]
- [Resilient Kids: Teaching Kids To Embrace Failure](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-teaching-kids-to-embrace-failure/): Although I say I work from home, I really do most of my work at a coffee shop close to home. When the clutter and laundry starts to look at me in that accusing way and starts to pull me away from working, I skedaddle out of the house. I lug my computer, my notebook […]
- [ParentingSimply.com:  Best Of 2014](https://parentingsimply.com/parentingsimply-com-best-of-2014/): I am not sure why this took me so long to get to it, but my buddy, Kelly McCausey at Solosmarts.com has challenged me to do this! Come up with Parentingsimply.com’s best of 2014… 2014 has been wonderful. Parentingsimply.com joined forces with A+ Solutions and it has been great year of collaboration with a team […]
- [New Program: How To Treat Sensory Processing Issues](https://parentingsimply.com/social-isolation-understanding-sensory-processing-in-young-children/): In our recent postss, about Sensory Processing, we have been learning a lot about Sensory Processing. I have discussed what I had learned from my  OT colleagues  about Sensory Processing Disorder and what Sensory Processing Disorder looks like. We also have discussed the emotional impacts of Sensory Processing Disorder. So how is Sensory Processing Disorder treated? […]
- [Social Isolation: Understanding Sensory Processing In Young Children](https://parentingsimply.com/new-program-understanding-sensory-processing-in-young-children-2/): In my recent posts, about Sensory Processing,   I discussed what I had learned from my  OT colleagues  about Sensory Processing Disorder. At one inservice our resident OT  taught us a valuable lesson, helping us to understand Sensory Processing. She had put the rough side of sticky velcro on our, the participants, shirt tags. She told […]
- [Understanding Sensory Processing Issues: Meet Aliza Feldman, OTR](https://parentingsimply.com/understanding-sensory-processing-issues-meet-aliza-feldman-otr/): A+ Solutions,and the Mandel JCC Early Childhood Center are hosting an evening with Aliza Feldman, OTR Her topic: Understanding Sensory Processing In Young Children This is such an important program. There are many times when a child is misbehaving and we are not sure why. Many times it can be due to sensory processing issues. […]
- [New Program: Understanding Sensory Processing In Young Children](https://parentingsimply.com/new-program-understanding-sensory-processing-in-young-children/): As I mentioned in my last post, about Sensory Processing, I attended an inservice given by our preschool’s Occupational Therapist. She had given us a very real way of understanding Sensory Processing. She had put the rough side of sticky velcro on our, the participants, shirt tags. She told us, “I just wanted you to […]
- [Yell Less, Love More: Simple Ways To Parent Without Anger](https://parentingsimply.com/yell-less-love-more-simple-ways-to-parent-without-anger/): We have got so much going on here at Parentingsimply.com. We are finally excited to kick-off a parenting-focused book club at A+ Solutions: Our first book club meeting is: Tuesday, January 6, 2015: 8-9PM The book: Yell Less, Love More by Sheila McCraith There will be a live class in Cleveland: 3659 Green Road Suite […]
- [Teens: What You Can Do About Their “Mean” Behavior](https://parentingsimply.com/teens-what-you-can-do-about-their-mean-behavior/): I am reading a great book, “Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success: It’s So Much Work To Be Your Friend”, by Richard Lavoie. I think I have highlighted most of the book. It...
- [New Program: Understanding Sensory Processing In Children](https://parentingsimply.com/new-program-understanding-sensory-processing-in-children/): When I was working as a Speech Pathologist in a preschool many years ago, I took part in an inservice given by one of our Occupational Therapist. At the start of the class, she went around and put the rough side of sticky velcro on the tags in our shirts. She then started her talk. […]
- [My Child Always Says No!](https://parentingsimply.com/my-child-always-says-no/): Struggling with a child who refuses everything? Learn simple, practical ways to handle defiance and turn constant refusal into cooperation without the daily battles.
- [New Program: Understanding Processing Disorders In Young Children](https://parentingsimply.com/new-program-understanding-processing-disorders-in-young-children/): Save the Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Click here to sign up here for our newest program! Understanding Sensory Processing In Young Children
- [ParentingSimply.com and A+ Solution Book Club](https://parentingsimply.com/parentingsimply-com-and-a-solution-book-club/): Book clubs are so much fun, if you like books, of course! I am a member of a book club, that I love. We read mostly popular fiction, and sometimes when we are in an intellectual mood we read non-fiction and sometimes we throw a classic into the mix. A few years ago I also […]
- [Entitled Kids Teaching Kids To Be Grateful: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/entitled-kids-teaching-kids-to-be-grateful-part-2/): We just celebrated Thanksgiving and so many parents asked me, “How can I teach my kids to be grateful?” Most of you know by now that my answer is pretty simple. Any time you want to teach your child anything you need to make sure that your role modeling the behavior. That means that if […]
- [Entitled Kids: Teaching Kids To Be Grateful](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-kids-to-be-grateful/): It’s that time of year again, Thanksgiving. It is a time to eat turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and corn bread. It is also a time to reflect on all that we have and feel grateful for the little things in life. I have written many articles on the secret of true happiness. Experts agree that […]
- [One More Way To Teach Children To Be Responsible About Their Schoolwork](https://parentingsimply.com/5-ways-to-teach-children-to-be-responsible-about-their-schoolwork/): During the summer I taught a webinar called, “Helping Your Young Client Persevere in the Face of Learning Differences” We spoke a lot about how the way we talk to children can effect a child’s view of how well they can cope with school. Our words can either discourage or encourage children to take responsibility […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling in School? 3 Ways You Can Help](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-3-ways-you-can-help/): Children who have learning disabilities may become discouraged about school because they carry a double burden – they must manage all the regular trials of childhood along with the strength and spirit needed to overcome their disability. It is hard for us to watch our children struggle, and we often forget that struggling […]
- [No More Procrastination: Kids Can Take Responsibility For Their School Work](https://parentingsimply.com/no-more-procrastination-kids-can-take-responsibility-for-their-school-work/): Kids can feel overwhelmed when studying for tests and doing their homework and they often don’t even know where to start. It is the same for adults, when we need to tackle a big project for work(this article) or even at home(the storage closet in the basement). It does not help to criticize our kids: […]
- [Protest and Requests: Your Temper Tantrum Dilemma Solved](https://parentingsimply.com/anna-fredman-protest-and-requests-your-temper-tantrum-dilemma-solved/): We just finished filming our newest class for Professional Development Resources. Our Speech Pathologist, Anna Fredman, presented on the topic, “Beyond the Basic Symbols: Using visuals more effectively for individuals on the autism spectrum.” It was a fantastic class and afterwards we were discussing how so many of these interventions that we use with children […]
- [Power Struggles: Learn To Understand What Your Child Is Telling You](https://parentingsimply.com/power-struggles-learn-to-understand-what-your-child-is-telling-you/): As parents we often get confused by the language of our children. We don’t understand what they are telling us. This causes a wedge between adults and children, it can separate us in untold ways. It would be better if we learned to translate what they say and understand that we often cannot take what […]
- [Healthy Parenting: Overcoming Emotional and Verbal Abuse](https://parentingsimply.com/healthy-parenting-overcoming-emotional-and-verbal-abuse/): It is unfortunate, but there are times when it is necessary for people to create strong boundaries between themselves and their families of origins, so that they can flourish. This is certainly true for people who have been emotionally, and verbally abused as children. Emotional and verbal abuse can have long lasting impacts on a […]
- [Appreciating Your “Moody” Child](https://parentingsimply.com/appreciating-your-moody-child/): As we mentioned in our last few posts, when we discuss each temperament and gain an understanding of how our children work, we can learn what triggers their bad behavior, and learn to manage the feelings that overwhelm them. Knowing a child’s temperament can help us engage our children’s cooperation in a way that truly […]
- [The Overly Cautious Child: Strategies That Can Help](https://parentingsimply.com/the-overly-cautious-child-strategies-that-can-help/): As we mentioned in our last few posts, when we discuss each temperament and gain an understanding of how our children work, we can learn what triggers their bad behavior, and learn to manage the feelings that overwhelm them. Knowing a child’s temperament can help us engage our children’s cooperation in a way that truly […]
- [A+ Solution’s: Socially Speaking: The Link Between Language and Social Skills](https://parentingsimply.com/a-solutions-socially-speaking-the-link-between-language-and-social-skills/): Tonight we had a great class given by A+ Solution’s Speech Pathologist, Odette Hankins: Socially Speaking: The Link Between Language and Social Skills Odette started out her class with the following quote: “Play is the work of children. It’s very serious stuff” Bob Keeshan, a.k.a. Captain Kangaroo 1927-2004 Odette listed Social Skills that our children […]
- [You Can Appreciate Your High Energy Child](https://parentingsimply.com/you-can-appreciate-your-high-energy-child/): As we mentioned in our last few posts, when we discuss each temperament and gain an understanding of how our children work, we can learn what triggers their bad behavior, and learn to manage the...
- [The Child Who Never Sleeps: What Can Parents Do?](https://parentingsimply.com/regularity/): As we mentioned in our last few posts, when we discuss each temperament and gain an understanding of how our children work, we can learn what triggers their bad behavior, and learn to manage the feelings that overwhelm them. Knowing a child’s temperament can help us engage our children’s cooperation in a way that truly […]
- [Meet A+ Solution’s Speech Pathologist: Odette Hankins](https://parentingsimply.com/meet-a-solutions-speech-pathologist-odette-hankins/): A+ Solutions and the Mandel JCC Early Childhood Center are hosting an evening with Odette Hankins, MS. CCC-SLP Her topic: Socially Speaking: The Link Between Language and Social Skills This is such a vital issue. It is important for parents to understand language development and how it impacts on their children’s social lives. I wanted […]
- [Can’t Switch Gears? Helping Kids Transition](https://parentingsimply.com/cant-switch-gears-helping-kids-transition/): When my kids were little and I first read the book “Raising Your Spirited Child” by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, I wanted to cry in relief. All 4 of my kids are introverted, 2 are pretty sensitive, 1 was extremely persistent. When Kurcinka described each of the temperaments it was if she was writing about at […]
- [Appreciating The Gifts Of The Highly Distractible Child](https://parentingsimply.com/appreciating-perceptiveness-in-the-highly-distractible-child/): “My child is in another world. I have to call him 10 times before he answers!” “I send my son to the neighbors for some sugar and he comes back an hour later…without the sugar!!!” As we mentioned in our last few posts, when we discuss each temperament and gain an understanding of how our […]
- [Socially Speaking: Teaching Kids To Take Turns](https://parentingsimply.com/socially-speaking-teaching-kids-to-take-turns/): A+ Solutions has an exciting program coming up! We are partnering with the Mandel JCC pre-school here in Cleveland. A+ Solution’s, Speech Pathologist,Odette Hankins, MS. CCC-SLP is our featured speaker. Socially Speaking: The Link Between Language And Social Skills You can sign up here: Socially Speaking: The Link Between Language And Social Skills What are […]
- [The Sensitive Child: Helping Him Reach His Potential](https://parentingsimply.com/the-sensitive-child-helping-him-reach-his-potential/): “My child gets upset about everything, her kite string breaking, her friend not being able to come over, when her oatmeal is too hot…It is exhausting!” As we mentioned in our last few posts, when we discuss temperament and gain an understanding of how our children work, we can learn what triggers their bad behavior, […]
- [Strategies To Manage The Persistent, “Stubborn” Child](https://parentingsimply.com/strategies-to-manage-the-persistent-stubborn-child/): Ever have a child who digs in his heels when he doesn’t want to do what you ask him to do? What about the child who does not give up? The child who is outside in the backyard day after day until he...
- [Good Parenting: Your Intense Child](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-your-intense-child/): Is your child a drama queen? Does he play hard, laugh loudly and make a lot of noise? If you answered yes to the above. You most likely have an “Intense” child. In the past few posts we have discussed the topic of temperament to help us understand our kids better and how temperament impacts […]
- [Learning To Appreciate Your Introverted Child](https://parentingsimply.com/learning-to-appreciate-your-introverted-child/): It is hard to appreciate our introverted kids because they seem so uncomfortable in social situations. They will not be convinced to kiss Aunt Ethel when she comes to visit and sometimes when they have a friend over, they will go and play by themselves leaving us to entertain their friend. But, if we understand […]
- [Learning To Appreciate Your Extroverted Child](https://parentingsimply.com/learning-to-appreciate-your-extroverted-child/): In our last post we introduced the topic of Temperament. We said that understanding your child, starts with getting to know their innate temperament and personality.The more we learn about a child’s temperament and personality, the easier it is for us to get along with our child, stop power struggles, connect with them in deeper […]
- [Good Parenting: Learning To Value Our Kids For Who They Are](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-learning-to-value-our-kids-for-who-they-are/): Understanding your child, starts with getting to know their innate temperament and personality.The more we learn about a child’s temperament and personality, the easier it is for us to get along with our child, stop power struggles, connect with them in deeper ways and help raise them to meet their full potential. There are even […]
- [Back To School: Helping The Child With Speech and Language Difficulties: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/back-to-school-helping-the-child-with-speech-and-language-difficulties-part-2/): In our last post, A+ Solution’s Speech Pathologist, Anna Fredman, MS.CCC-SLP, discussed the difficulties that children with speech and language delays may encounter when returning to school. So what can parents do to help make the back-to-school period smoother for the child with a language disorder? Here are a few suggestions: • Communicate with your […]
- [Socially Speaking: The Link Between Language And Social Skills](https://parentingsimply.com/socially-speaking/): A+ Solutions is glad to announce our next educational program for pre-school parents!We are partnering with the Mandel JCC pre-school here in Cleveland. You can sign up here: Socially Speaking: The Link Between Language And Social Skills
- [Raising A Spirited Child: Book Review](https://parentingsimply.com/raising-a-spirited-child-book-review/): I love Mary Sheedy Kurcinka’s book: Raising A Spirited Child. In her book she writes, “knowledge of temperament allows you to see a child’s negative response not as a threat to your authority but simply as a strong communication of his feelings. Predicting those feelings allows you to step into their world and work with […]
- [Back To School: Helping The Child With Speech and Language Difficulties](https://parentingsimply.com/back-to-school-helping-the-child-with-speech-and-language-difficulties/): Guest post by Anna Fredman, MS.CCC-SLP, A+ Solutions, Speech Pathologist With summer winding down and fall on its way, most students will tell you with some measure of resignation that back-to-school means back to homework, back to tests and projects, and the end of fun days spent at the pool. All children must re-acclimate to […]
- [3 Simple Ways To Teach Your Children To Respect You](https://parentingsimply.com/3-simple-ways-to-teach-your-children-to-respect-you/): I just saw this quote by Richard Lavoie “Do understand the child has eight basic needs: limits, attention, acceptance, power, success, belonging, safety and love. “Acting out” occurs whenever one or...
- [Sibling Rivalry: How To End The Fighting Now!](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-how-to-end-the-fighting-now/): Most siblings fight. It is the way of the world. Think of Cain and Abel, Isaac and Ishmael, Joseph and his brothers. Enough of a history lesson – what can we do as parents? Our jobs as parents is not to stop the fighting, it is just to slowly, gently and sometimes painfully move them […]
- [Meet A+ Solution’s Therapist: Brochie Weinberg, MS, LPCC](https://parentingsimply.com/meet-a-solutions-therapist-brochie-weinberg-ms-lpcc/): Get to know Brochie Weinberg, MS, LPCC — a therapist dedicated to helping children, teens, and families thrive through compassionate, evidence-based support.
- [Respecting Teachers: Is It Really That Important?](https://parentingsimply.com/respecting-teachers-is-it-really-that-important/): Dear Adina, I received a phone call from my daughter’s teacher telling me that she has been disrespectful in class. This is the first time this happened. My husband and I were really angry. What can we do so this does not happen again? It is really tough when a kid is being disrespectful to […]
- [The Curse Of The Good Girl: Teaching Girls (And Women Too!) To Take Risks](https://parentingsimply.com/the-curse-of-the-good-girl-teaching-girls-and-women-too-to-take-risks/): I am looking over all my work from this last year. One of the great books that I read was “The Curse Of The Good Girl” by Rachel Simmons. It is a fascinating read and I highly recommend it. The book was chock full of information on how to help girls manage best in the […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School? Getting Ready For The School Year](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-getting-ready-for-the-school-year/): In our last 2 posts we answered the following question from a Parentingsimply.com fan: My daughter is often complaining about her day in school. She seems to do well academically and has friends. She just seems to take things to heart and does not seem to be able to cope with life. I vacillate between […]
- [Getting Ready For The School Year: Helping Kids Cope With Frustration: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/getting-ready-for-the-school-year-helping-kids-cope-with-frustration-2/): In our last post we answered the following question from a Parentingsimply.com fan: My daughter is often complaining about her day in school. She seems to do well academically and has friends. cpt.deepstrokes photos She just seems to take things to heart and does not seem to be able to cope with life. I vacillate […]
- [Getting Ready For The School Year: Helping Kids Cope With Frustration](https://parentingsimply.com/getting-ready-for-the-school-year-helping-kids-cope-with-frustration/): Dear Adina, My daughter is often complaining about her day in school. She seems to do well academically and has friends. She just seems to take things to heart and does not seem to be able to cope with life. I vacillate between saying, “You shouldn’t worry, you are smart and a good friend” and […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: My Kids Are Fighting Over Their Legos All The Time!](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-my-kids-are-fighting-over-their-legos-all-the-time/): Dear Adina, I was wondering if you could advise me. I have a 7year old, Sam and 3 year old boy, Eli, who both love and fight over Legos. They share a room and both have their own sets which end up in one big bucket. This is a huge problem. Thanks for any help […]
- [Summer Vacation: The Ultimate Family Bonding Experience](https://parentingsimply.com/summer-vacation-the-ultimate-family-bonding-experience/): In the New York Times about a year ago there was an article done about Marshall Duke a psychologist at Emory University. He was asked to explore ritual and myth in American families. What he has found is that children who know a lot about their families and their histories tend to do better when […]
- [Independent Kids: Help Them Make Choices](https://parentingsimply.com/independent-kids-help-them-make-choices/): Do you have an independent kid? Do you try to tell them what to do and they don’t seem to listen? The easiest way to work with your independent child and gain their cooperation, is to give them choices. Choices help kids feel that they have some control over their lives. We can offer choices […]
- [Helping Kids Act Right: Teach Them To Think About Solutions](https://parentingsimply.com/helping-kids-act-right-teach-them-to-think-about-solutions/): The summer is flying by. My oldest child is working, my second son is away at camp. My 2 younger children are CIT’s in a local day camp. They are occupied for a few hours a day, but we still are spending a lot more time together than we do during the year. One of […]
- [Positive Communication: Learning Better Ways to Talk to Your Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-communication-learning-better-ways-to-talk-to-your-kids/): The summertime is in full swing, and I see many parents hanging out with their kids and having a good time. But I also see many moments of frustration. It is hard to shuttle kids to the many fun activities we have planned for the warm weather. It is not just the kids who get […]
- [4 Simple Ways To Get Parenting Right](https://parentingsimply.com/4-simple-ways-to-get-parenting-right/): Parents are always wondering if they are parenting “right.” This is not the first time I have addressed this on my blog. I know as a young mom, it always seemed like I was getting it wrong. Even now, after 18 years of motherhood, I still question myself. It is not easy being a parent! […]
- [The Growth Mindset: Praising Kids For Success](https://parentingsimply.com/the-growth-mindset-praising-kids-for-success/): When I first read Faber and Mazlish’s book, “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen” I found the chapter on Praise to be eye opening. The authors cautioned parents to stop using evaluative praise and to use descriptive praise instead. Now I am reading Carol Dweck’s book on developing a growth mindset in our kids. […]
- [Encouraging Kids: Have Faith In Your Children](https://parentingsimply.com/encouraging-kids-have-faith-in-your-children/): My son is a CIT at a local day camp here. After the first day of camp, he complained, “My campers just don’t listen! It is really hard being a counselor!” All parents know this feeling. There is nothing so frustrating for a parent as when their kids do not listen to them. When we […]
- [What If Procrastination Isn’t Laziness?](https://parentingsimply.com/creative-process-and-procrastination/): Do you or your child struggle to “get started” on writing, homework, or creative work? Learn why procrastination may actually be part of the creative process — and how understanding this can help parents support kids more effectively.
- [Stop The Insanity: One Simple Way To Stop Your Child’s Bad Behavior](https://parentingsimply.com/stop-the-insanity-one-simple-way-to-stop-your-childs-bad-behavior/): When my oldest son was born we lived in New York. Almost everyday I put my son in the stroller and we would take a walk to the Main Street that was right near our apartment. I would window shop or go in and browse for a bit while my son slept or looked around, […]
- [The Selfish Child: Simple Ways To Teach Gratefulness](https://parentingsimply.com/the-selfish-child-simple-ways-to-teach-gratefulness/): In our last post we spoke about how many parents feel that their children act selfishly: I just broke my foot and I couldn’t come on my daughter’s class trip with her. She came home from the trip and threw a tantrum that I was not there… My 5-year son does not let his friends […]
- [Good Parenting: The Selfish Child](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-the-selfish-child/): Many parents feel that their children are selfish. They will say: “I just broke my foot and I couldn’t come on my daughter’s class trip with her. She came home from the trip and threw a tantrum that I was not there…” “My 5-year son does not let his friends play with any of his […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Who Started It?](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-who-started-it/): We had an interesting experience over the weekend which gave me some insight into the Sibling Rivalry issue. My son’s were quibbling at dinner. It usually starts something like this: A: I got a 90 on my Math test! J: So what! Anyone can get a 90 on a Math test if they have half […]
- [My Son’s Team Keeps On Losing…Do I Still Make Him Play?](https://parentingsimply.com/baseball-season/): Dear Adina, Do you have any suggestions handling disappointment for kids? My son gets upset when he is on a team that loses most of their games. He just finished an uninspiring basketball season. Baseball teams were just posted last night  and he is already complaining:   “There are no good players on my team!” “We are […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Don’t Fix It, Just Repeat](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-dont-fix-it-just-repeat/): Dear Adina, My two girls, Sara and Rachel are always fighting. They are 7 and 11 years old. Right now, I am frustrated because, they make deals with each other and then they won’t follow through. For example, Sara will say, “If you play house with me now, then I will play card with you […]
- [One Simple Way To Keep Your Kids Busy On A Long Car Ride: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-keep-your-kids-busy-on-a-long-car-ride-part-2/): I know that a lot of us will be taking some road trips this summer. It is the season for long car drives. In a previous post I wrote about how we pass the time on our road trips. This is what I wrote: “In the car we listened to a lot of audio books […]
- [Summer Reading Groups: Entering 1st Through 3rd Grade](https://parentingsimply.com/summer-reading-groups-entering-1st-through-3rd-grade/): Join our summer reading groups for students entering 1st through 3rd grade. Build skills, confidence, and a genuine love of reading in a supportive small-group setting.
- [Summer Social Skills Class: Entering 1st Through 3rd Grade](https://parentingsimply.com/summer-social-skills-class-entering-1st-through-3rd-grade/): Help your child build friendships and communication skills this summer. Social skills classes for students entering 1st through 3rd grade in a fun, supportive environment.
- [Summer Math Groups: Students Entering 2nd Through 5th Grade](https://parentingsimply.com/summer-math-groups-students-entering-2nd-through-5th-grade/): Keep math skills sharp this summer. Small-group instruction for students entering 2nd through 5th grade, designed to build confidence and real understanding.
- [Why Is My Child So Sensitive!](https://parentingsimply.com/why-is-my-child-so-sensitive/): Does your child feel everything more deeply than other kids? Learn how to support a sensitive child with empathy and practical strategies that honor their temperament.
- [Are You Overloaded? Learning To Read The Signs And Stop The Insanity](https://parentingsimply.com/are-you-overloaded-learning-to-read-the-signs-and-stop-the-insanity/): I, like all other mothers, seem inordinately busy. I often feel stressed because there never seems to be enough time to get all the things I want to do done. When I picked up the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, I was immediately drawn to the headline “Too Busy? Or Just Right?: Stress Limit-O-Meter: Driven […]
- [Good Parenting: When Your Teen Is Obsessed With Clothes](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-when-your-teen-is-obsessed-with-clothes/): “Mom, I need new jeans!” “This is so out of style! I can’t wear this!” “I need to go shopping! I have nothing to wear!” Does this sound familiar? I only have one daughter but this seems to be a common refrain. Supposedly, its not only girls who complain, boys might do it too, just […]
- [The Ten Commandments Of Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/the-ten-commandments-of-parenting/): I just gave a class on the “Ten Commandments of Parenting” for a Jewish Organization. I didn’t realize how hard it would be to come up with 10 basic principles of parenting. Whenever I have trouble coming up with ideas for my classes I bring it up at dinner time and I ask my family […]
- [How To Talk So Kids Will Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-4/): Dear Adina, I read your column regularly and often save them because I like your parenting style very much. Are there similar resources for mothers of adult children ages 21 to 28. I’m full of parenting questions when my 21 year old comes home from college. From, A Loving Parent of Adults Dear Loving Parent […]
- [Promoting Positive Social Skills In Your Child With Learning Differences](https://parentingsimply.com/promoting-positive-social-skills-in-your-child-with-learning-differences-3/): A+ Solutions has done it again! We had a fabulous night with Courtney Evenchik, speaking about “How To Promote Positive Social Skills In Your Child With Learning Differences” I learned so much. Here is just a sampling: We spoke about social challenges of children with learning problems:Courtney started off by asking everyone to introduce themselves […]
- [Mother’s Day Reflections: Let Go Of Perfect Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/mothers-day-reflections-let-go-of-perfect-parenting/): Many mothers, and some fathers too,  have shared with me their insecurities about parenting. The question that always comes up is, “But am I doing this parenting thing right? Am I really a good parent?” I don’t think that there is one right way to parent and sometimes we are great at parenting and sometimes […]
- [Good Parenting: More Simple Parenting Techniques That Just Work](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-more-simple-parenting-techniques-that-just-work/): I just met with one of my colleagues, a parent educator like myself and I was asking her for a good topic for my next post. She suggested that I write about my favorite parenting techniques. I told her it wasn’t a good idea; I have too many “favorite parenting techniques.” She then suggested that […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: When Singing Is Teasing…](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-when-singing-is-teasing/): I have not written a post on Sibling Rivalry in a long time. I am not sure why. What I do know for sure is that it is not because there has been an excess of peaceful interactions in my home. Maybe after 18 year of being a Mom, I am getting used to it? […]
- [May Is “Better Speech And Hearing Month”](https://parentingsimply.com/may-is-better-speech-and-hearing-month/): Guest Post by: Odette Hankins, M.S., CCC-SLP Coordinator of Speech-Language Pathology Services: A+ Solutions When most people think about the month of May, they think about sunshine, flowers and being outdoors. I, on the other hand, think about an annual event started by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 1927. Each May, Better Hearing and […]
- [Promoting Social Skills In Our Kids: Meet Courtney Evenchik](https://parentingsimply.com/promoting-social-skills-in-our-kids-meet-courtney-evenchik/): A+ Solutions is pleased to invite you to an evening with Courtney Evenchik, MA, NCSP Monday evening, May 12 7:30-8:30pm How to Promote Positive Social Skills in Your Child with Learning Differences Location: Lee Road Library 2345 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 You will: Learn why struggling learners are often more at-risk for being […]
- [Good Social Skills: Helping Kids Through Embarrassing Situations](https://parentingsimply.com/good-social-skills-helping-kids-through-embarrassing-situations/): Promoting Positive Social Skills in children sounds like a great idea but how can we accomplish it? I am sure we can all identify with how tough it is to manage awkward social situation as adults and that we all squirm when we remember some cringeworthy, foot in the mouth experiences from our childhood. But, […]
- [Promoting Positive Social Skills: Learning Disabilities Are Not Just An Academic Problem](https://parentingsimply.com/promoting-positive-social-skills-learning-disabilities-are-not-just-an-academic-problem/): Courtney Evenchik’s talk is coming up. Just 2 weeks away.  Make sure to reserve a seat. Spaces are filling up fast: A+ Solutions is pleased to invite you to an evening with Courtney Evenchik, MA, NCSP Monday evening, May 12 7:30-8:30pm How to Promote Positive Social Skills in Your Child with Learning Differences Location: Lee […]
- [Building Self-Esteem In Kids: Using Mind Maps](https://parentingsimply.com/building-self-esteem-in-kids-using-mind-maps/): Often times after their child has been diagnosed with a learning disability, parents have a hard time breaking the news to their children. They feel like children will feel stupid, angry or different then their peers. But children often sense that something is up anyway. They appreciate having their differences explained to them in kind […]
- [Good Parenting: The Importance Of Play](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-the-importance-of-play/): I have spent the past few months writing a course for PDR resources, a nonprofit educational corporation that provides health care professionals with accredited continuing education credits. Ever since I read the book “The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee” by Wendy Mogel, I have been interested in the topic of building resilience in kids. There […]
- [Promoting Social Skills In Your Child With Learning Differences: What Parents Need To Know](https://parentingsimply.com/promoting-social-skills-in-your-child-with-learning-differences-what-parents-need-to-know/): Come and Join Us: A+ Solutions is pleased to invite you to an evening with Courtney Evenchik, MA, NCSP Monday evening, May 12 7:30-8:30pm How to Promote Positive Social Skills in Your Child with Learning Differences Location: Lee Road Library 2345 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Ever wondered why some kids have a hard […]
- [Social Skills For Struggling Students: The Four Key Social Skills](https://parentingsimply.com/social-skills-for-struggling-students-the-four-key-social-skills/): Do you ever notice your child hanging back in social situations? Perhaps they are extra clingy when you are all meeting new people or they refuse to leave your side when you drop them off that first day of school. Are they able to rush into that new playground that just opened or do they […]
- [How To Promote Positive Social Skills In Your Child With Learning Differences](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-promote-positive-social-skills-in-your-child-with-learning-differences/): Our latest program! You can use this link to sign up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-promote-positive-social-skills-in-your-child-with-learning-differences-tickets-11139872659
- [A Toddler, A Baby And One Tired Mom: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/a-toddler-a-baby-and-one-tired-mom-part-2/): The other day I started to answer the following question from one tired Mom: Dear Adina, I have a 2.5 year old and a 7 month old. In a nutshell, it’s like my parenting has gone down the drain as far as my toddler is concerned. If I may say so myself, I used to […]
- [Social Skills For Struggling Students: Resources For Every Parent](https://parentingsimply.com/social-skills-for-struggling-students-resources-for-every-parent/): A+ Solutions is pleased to invite you to an evening with Courtney Evenchik, MA, NCSP Monday evening, May 12 7:30-8:30pm How to Promote Positive Social Skills in Your Child with Learning Differences Location: Lee Road Library 2345 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 You will: Learn why struggling learners often more at-risk for being bullied […]
- [A Toddler, A Baby And One Tired Mom](https://parentingsimply.com/a-toddler-a-baby-and-one-tired-mom/): Dear Adina, I have a 2.5 year old and a 7 month old. In a nutshell, it’s like my parenting has gone down the drain as far as my toddler is concerned. If I may say so myself, I used to be a really great mom. I tried REALLY hard. All was good for the […]
- [Good Parenting: Is My Son A Sore Loser?](https://parentingsimply.com/baseball-2/): Dear Adina, We are in the midst of basketball season, and this is my question: How do you handle when your son’s team has lost ALL the games, so he refuses to go to basketball? I don’t know what to do. On one hand, I want him to feel some kind of commitment to the […]
- [Good Values: Character Building For Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/good-values-character-building-for-kids/): Parents are always wondering how to teach good values to their children. In an older post we discussed this very topic. We noted that somehow we feel that the best way to teach our kids is through lecturing and admonishments or we sometimes even deride their choices to get our point across. For example: When […]
- [Surviving Social Situations: Helping Your Pre-Teen And Teenage Daughter Come Out Stronger](https://parentingsimply.com/video-surviving-social-situations-helping-your-pre-teen-and-teenage-daughter-come-out-stronger/): Social pressures are real for pre-teens and teenage girls. Learn simple ways to help your daughter navigate friendships, conflict, and social situations with resilience.
- [Resilient Kids: Teaching Kids To Take Responsibility For Their Schoolwork](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-teaching-kids-to-take-responsibility-for-their-schoolwork/): Last night we had a great class. This story from “How To Talk So Kids Will Learn” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, is what inspired my lecture last night. Read on and let me know what you think! “Paul wasn’t a great student. He believed in doing the least he could in the shortest […]
- [Resilient Kids: Teaching Kids To Be Flexible Thinkers](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-teaching-kids-to-be-flexible-thinkers/): Whenever my kids dig their heels in about a change in plans, I try to encourage them by saying, “I know it’s upsetting that we are not going to be able to go for pizza tonight. The problem is that Daddy has a meeting and I need to pick up Sara from the airport. I […]
- [Teaching Teachers: Separation Anxiety and Freeing Children From Roles](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-teachers-separation-anxiety-and-freeing-children-from-roles/): Last night Courtney Evenchik and I ran our fourth and last workshop based on the book, “How to Talk So Kids Can Learn” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, for teachers at a local pre-school in Cleveland.  We covered 2 different topics, Separation Anxiety: Helping Children Separate From Their Parents and Freeing Children From Roles. In the […]
- [Teaching Resilience: Helping Kids Take Responsibility For Their Schoolwork](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-resilience-helping-kids-take-responsibility-for-their-schoolwork/): Sign up here for our new class: Teaching Resilience: Helping Kids Take Responsibility For Their Schoolwork
- [Confident Kids: Boosting Your Son’s Self Esteem](https://parentingsimply.com/confident-kids-boosting-your-sons-self-esteem/): Dear Adina, I know you have been talking a lot about girl’s self-esteem but what about boys? I need some help boosting my 7 year old son self-image. He seems very down on himself. I tell him that he is a great kid, and how much I love him but that does not seem to […]
- [It’s A Catastrophe! Helping Kids To Calm Down](https://parentingsimply.com/its-a-catastrophe-helping-kids-to-calm-down/): As I have mentioned in earlier posts , I am really enjoying the book, “The Optimistic Child” by Martin Seligman. In it he states that children often engage in catastrophic thinking: “Sara did not sit next to me at lunch! She hates me.” According to Seligman, teaching children to decatastrophize is one of the most […]
- [Teaching Teachers: Praise That Doesn’t Demean, Criticism That Doesn’t Wound](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-teachers-praise-that-doesnt-demean-criticism-that-doesnt-wound/): Last night Courtney Evenchik and I ran our second workshop in the series based on the book, “How to Talk So Kids Can Learn” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, for teachers at a local pre-school in Cleveland.  The topic was “Praise That Does Not Demean, Criticism That Doesn’t Wound” In the first week of the workshop we […]
- [Teaching Girls To Survive Social Situations](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-girls-to-survive-social-situations/): In just 2 weeks A+ Solutions and Parentingsimply.com (now a member of the A+ Solution family) are hosting our most exciting webinar yet. There is a huge buzz surrounding this topic: Brochie Weinberg MS, LPCC: Surviving Social Situations: Helping Your Pre-Teen and Teen Daughters Come Out Stronger We know that the pre-teen and teen years […]
- [The Best Way To Discipline Kids: Use Humor](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-way-to-discipline-kids-use-humor/): The other day, it was time for my daughter to go to bed. She loves to ice skate and she was watching the Olympics figure skating and did not want to stop. She asked, “Mom, can I take the laptop into my room and finish watching it?” She knows that is totally against my rules. […]
- [Teaching Teachers To Manage Their Student’s Negative Feelings](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-teachers-to-manage-their-students-negative-feelings-2/): Last night I partnered with Courtney Evenchik to  run a workshop based on the book, “How to Talk So Kids Can Learn” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, for teachers at a local pre-school in Cleveland. The topic was “How To Manage Your Pre-school Student’s Negative Feelings.”   We discussed how: Pre-schoolers get upset about […]
- [Meet Brochie Weinberg: Teaching Parents To Help Daughters Survive Social Situations](https://parentingsimply.com/meet-brochie-weinberg-teaching-parents-to-help-daughters-survive-social-situations/): A+ Solutions is excited to announce our next presentation with Brochie Weinberg MS, LPCC Her topic: Why Do Our Children Worry So Much: Helping Children Work Through Their Anxiety This is such an important issue. Our children seem more worried and anxious then ever. Younger kids are worried when you leave them, they are scared […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Stop Complaining And Start Working: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-stop-complaining-and-start-working-2/): In our last post we spoke about all the things we need to do as Moms and how we need teach our kids help us out at home. We continued by saying: “That is all well and fine. We would love to have our kids help out. The problem is that when we ask them […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Stop Complaining And Start Working](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-stop-complaining-and-start-working/): As a Mom, I find that there is usually not enough time in the day to do the things that need to get done. Cooking, cleaning, shopping, carpooling to school and shuttling to afterschool activities can be overwhelming. But if we have kids we have built in helpers and it is beneficial to all if […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School? What Parents Need To Know](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-what-parents-need-to-know/): It can be difficult for parents when they are told that their child is falling behind in school. Getting reports of a child’s lack of motivation, interest or even defiance in the classroom can be frustrating. However, parents should not despair. There could be perfectly good reasons for children’s behavior and there is help available. […]
- [Reflections Of A Parent Educator On A Snow Day](https://parentingsimply.com/reflections-of-a-parent-educator-on-a-snow-day/): 11:45 am on a Snow Day: I am sitting in my family room cuddled on the couch wrapped in my favorite fleece blanket and my kids are fighting in the next room. This is what I hear: “Please close the flappy parts of your face!” “Please don’t talk to me that!” There are so many […]
- [Surviving Social Situations: Helping Your Pre-Teen And Teenage Daughter Come Out Stronger](https://parentingsimply.com/surviving-social-situations-helping-your-pre-teen-and-teenage-daughter-come-out-stronger/): Click here to sign up: Surviving Social Situations: Helping Your Pre-Teen And Teenage Daughter Come Out Stronger
- [Organizing The Disorganized Child: Simple Ways You Can Help: Part 7](https://parentingsimply.com/organizing-the-disorganized-child-simple-ways-you-can-help-part-7/): Since November we have been discussing the processes of Executive Functions and how difficulties in these areas impacts children and the adults who care for them. In the past few weeks we have spoken about how help children manage their difficulties in the area of Executive Functions. We spoke about giving children choices, some control, […]
- [Parenting Simply Is Cooking: Vegetable Bean Soup Recipe](https://parentingsimply.com/vegetable-bean-soup-recipe/): It looks like everyone wants the Vegetable Bean Soup recipe that I tried yesterday. By the way, we had it last night for dinner. It was delicious! Everyone except one child ate it. That to me is a success. Here it is: 2 Onions diced 2 Cloves of Garlic 2 Carrots cut up in circles […]
- [Trichotillomania (Compulsive Hair Pulling): Gaining Understanding And Finding Hope](https://parentingsimply.com/trichotillomania-compulsive-hair-pulling-gaining-understanding-and-finding-hope-2/): Part of my new job as the Director of Parent Outreach at A+ Solutions is to develop educational and informational webinars for parents and professionals. A+ Solutions has many fabulous professionals working for them. One of their counselors is  Amy Burzinski, LISW-S, LCSW-C . You might remember her because she was a presenter for Parenting […]
- [Organizing The Disorganized Child: Simple Ways You Can Help: Part 6](https://parentingsimply.com/organizing-the-disorganized-child-simple-ways-you-can-help-part-6/): Since November we have been discussing the processes of Executive Functions and how difficulties in these areas impacts children and the adults who care for them. In the past few weeks we have spoken about how help children manage their difficulties in the area of Executive Functions. We spoke about giving children choices, some control, […]
- [Organizing The Disorganized Child: Simple Ways You Can Help: Part 5](https://parentingsimply.com/organizing-the-disorganized-child-simple-ways-you-can-help-part-5/): Since November we have been discussing the processes of Executive Functions and how difficulties in these areas impacts children and the adults who care for them. In the past few weeks we have spoken about how help children manage their difficulties in the area of Executive Functions. We spoke about giving children choices, some control, […]
- [Organizing The Disorganized Child: Simple Ways You Can Help: Part 4](https://parentingsimply.com/organizing-the-disorganized-child-simple-ways-you-can-help-part-4/): Since November we have been discussing the processes of Executive Functions and how difficulties in these areas impacts children and the adults who care for them. In the past few weeks we have spoken about how help children manage their difficulties in the area of Executive Functions. We spoke about giving children choices, some control, […]
- [Good Parenting: Teaching Parents To Be Grateful](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-teaching-parents-to-be-grateful/): 365grateful.com from hailey bartholomew on Vimeo. Last week I posted this video. It really captured my imagination. Being grateful for the little things in life is a sure way to feel authentically happy. It  has been scientifically proven that keeping a journal of those things can keep you upbeat and joyful, a natural mood booster. […]
- [Organizing The Disorganized Child: Simple Ways You Can Help: Part 3](https://parentingsimply.com/organizing-the-disorganized-child-simple-ways-you-can-help-part-3-2/): Since November we have been discussing the processes of Executive Functions and how difficulties in these areas impacts children and the adults who care for them. In the past few weeks we have spoken about how help children manage their difficulties in the area of Executive Functions. We spoke about giving children choices, some control […]
- [30 Days To Being A Better, Calmer Mom](https://parentingsimply.com/30-days-to-being-a-better-calmer-mom/): I started off Parentingsimply.com with the intention of facilitating my already successful parenting classes on the web and via teleconference. I never expected that I would take to the writing and enjoy the world of Mommy blogging so much. It has opened up a whole new world for me. I have learned so much from […]
- [Good Parenting: Teaching Kids To Be Grateful](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-teaching-kids-to-be-grateful/): I happened upon this website. What a beautiful and simple way to appreciate what you have and enjoy life! Educators, how can we adapt this project for kids? I think I have a few ideas but I want to hear from you! In the meantime enjoy the video!
- [Organizing The Disorganized Child: Simple Ways You Can Help: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/organizing-the-disorganized-child-simple-ways-you-can-help-part-2/): Since November we have been discussing the processes of Executive Functions and how difficulties in these areas impacts children and the adults who care for them. Last week we started our discussion on how help children manage their difficulties in the area of Executive Functions. We spoke about giving children choices and some control. Here […]
- [Appreciating Your Child’s Individuality: Meet Lauren Ehrenreich](https://parentingsimply.com/appreciating-your-childs-individuality-meet-lauren-ehrenreich-2/): A+ Solutions, ParentingSimply.com and the Mandel JCC Early Childhood Center are hosting an evening with Lauren Ehrenreich, LISW-S Her topic: Appreciating Your Child’s Individuality: How Temperamental Differences Affect Young Children. This is such an important issue. Understanding our children and their temperament can help us parent in better, more creative ways. When you understand that […]
- [Organizing The Disorganized Child: Simple Ways You Can Help](https://parentingsimply.com/the-disorganized-child-simple-ways-you-can-help/): We got some great feedback on our series of posts on Executive Function Difficulties and how it impacts children and the adults who care for them. But parents felt like they were left hanging. Now that we have a good understanding about Executive Function Difficulties, what are we supposed to do about it? Parentingsimply.com is […]
- [Resilient Kids: Fortify Them Against Bullies](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-fortify-them-against-bullies/): It seems as if there always was and unfortunately there always will be bullies. We are often concerned about our children being bullied by others. There are some simple ways we can fortify our children against bullying. Bullies are looking for angry, defensive and apathetic responses. We can teach our kids some healthy ways to […]
- [Executive Function Disorder: Are Your Kids Late Lost And Unprepared? Part 5](https://parentingsimply.com/executive-function-disorder-5/): In the past few weeks we have discussed Executive Function Disorder and how it can impact on our children’s behavior. Many times children have difficulties in the areas of Executive Function. We talked about how Executive Functions encompass the following areas, Inhibition, Working memory, Organization of Materials and Self-Monitoring. We also discussed that Executive Function […]
- [Executive Function Disorder: Are Your Kids Late Lost And Unprepared? Part 4](https://parentingsimply.com/executive-function-disorder-4/): Last week we started discuss Executive Function Disorder and how it can impact on our children’s behavior. Many times children have difficulties in the areas of Executive Function. We talked about how Executive Functions encompass the following areas, Inhibition, Working memory, Organization of Materials and Self-Monitoring. We also discussed that Executive Function Disorder strongly relates […]
- [Executive Function Disorder: Are Your Kids Late Lost And Unprepared? Part 3](https://parentingsimply.com/executive-function-disorder-3/): Last week we started discuss Executive Function Disorder and how it can impact on our children’s behavior. Many times children have difficulties in the areas of Executive Function. We talked about how Executive Functions encompass the following areas, Inhibition, Working memory, Organization of Materials and Self-Monitoring. We also discussed that Executive Function Disorder strongly relates […]
- [Executive Function Disorder? Are Your Kids Late, Lost and Unprepared? Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/executive-function-disorder-2/): Last week we started discuss Executive Function Disorder and how it can impact on our children’s behavior.. We talked about how Executive Functions encompass the following areas, Inhibition, Working memory, Organization of Materials and Self-Monitoring. This impacts on a child’s ability to: Make plans Keep track of time and finish work on time Keep track […]
- [Executive Function Disorder? Are Your Kids Late, Lost and Unprepared?](https://parentingsimply.com/executive-function-disorder-are-your-kids-late-lost-and-unprepared/): Parents are often confused when they are told that their child, who is often late, often loses his homework,shoes, or games, and comes unprepared to school, has deficits in his “executive functions.” Those seem like big words to describe the frustrations of having a child who seems more disorganized then other kids: The kids who […]
- [Save The Date: January 14th: Appreciating Your Child’s Individuality](https://parentingsimply.com/save-the-date-january-14th-appreciating-your-childs-individuality/): Join us for a workshop on appreciating your child's unique personality and individuality — and learn how to turn those differences into your family's greatest strengths.
- [Resilient Kids: Use Story Telling](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-use-story-telling/): Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for building resilience in children. Learn how to use stories to teach your kids to cope with challenges and bounce back.
- [Kids Lying? Learn The Reason Why!](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-lying-learn-the-reason-why/): Parents often want to know why their kids lie, make ridiculous excuses for their bad behavior, or won’t take responsibility when they have done something wrong. It’s because kids do not like the feeling of shame or embarrassment, and neither do adults. They will do everything they can to protect themselves from feeling that way. […]
- [Social Skills: My Kid Can’t Make Friends](https://parentingsimply.com/social-skills-my-kid-cant-make-friends/): Some kids have a hard time in social situations. Some kids have a hard time making friends, others have a hard time keeping friends. Many children have difficulties navigating peer relationships. It is no wonder because, social interactions require so much flexibility, complex thinking, and rapid processing. Ross Greene, in his book, “The Explosive Child” […]
- [Simple Parenting Tips: 7 More Great Ways To Talk To Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-parenting-tips-7-more-great-ways-to-talk-to-kids/): In our last post we spoke about how a major part of our lives as a parent will be spent talking to your kids. The way we talk to our children will affect the way they talk to us and to the other people in their lives. Words enable us to either make or break […]
- [Simple Ways To Help Your Kids Listen: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-ways-to-help-your-kids-listen-video/): In this short video, Adina shares simple, effective techniques to help your kids actually listen — without nagging, repeating, or losing your temper.
- [Simple Parenting Tips: 7 Great Ways To Talk To Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-parenting-tips-7-great-ways-to-talk-to-kids/): A major part of your life as a parent will be spent talking to your kids. The way we talk to our children will affect the way they talk to us and to the other people in their lives. Words enable us to either make or break our relationship with our children. Here are 7 […]
- [Simple Ways To Manage Irrational Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-ways-to-manage-irrational-kids/): Children are often irrational, illogical and unreasonable. This is normal behavior for kids but tough for us parents. Developmentally they are not rational beings, they still have a lot of growing up to do. Kids also cannot explain why they act the way they do, they don’t have the language to explain their behavior. So […]
- [Resilient Kids: Help Kids Stop Emotionalizing Everything](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-help-kids-stop-emotionalizing-everything/): As I mentioned before, I am working on a CEU course on how to develop resilience in children. The latest information that I have gleaned from my research is this: Different people have different reactions to stress and adversity. Why is it that one person who is stuck on a long line in the grocery […]
- [Defiant Kids: Understanding Power Struggles](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-kids-understanding-power-struggles/): Power struggles with defiant kids are exhausting. Learn what is really driving the behavior and simple ways to de-escalate conflicts without daily battles.
- [Angry Girls: Teaching Kids To Control Their Anger](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-kids-to-express-their-real-feelings/): I am reading a great book “The Curse Of The Good Girl” by Rachel Simmons. It is a fascinating read and I highly recommend it. I hope to write a series of posts on what I have learned. One of the more interesting discussions in her book revolve around helping girls to be emotionally intelligent […]
- [Differentiated Learning Webinar with A+ Solutions and Favi Becker](https://parentingsimply.com/differentiated-learning-webinar-with-a-solutions-and-favi-becker-3/): A+ Solutions and Parentingsimply.com are working together to bring Title 1 teachers a great training webinar. Last night, I had the privilege of  listening to Favi Becker, as she facilitated the second class of her seriesDifferentiated Learning.  We discussed the Essential Principles of Differentiation: Good Curriculum comes first All tasks should be respectful of each […]
- [Review Of Class 6: Praise: The Absolute Best Way To Talk To Your Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-6-praise-the-absolute-best-way-to-talk-to-your-kids-2/): This last Monday was our last Parenting Simply Class. We discussed the following: 1. The importance of teaching our kids to have a positive attitude. 2. The right way to praise our children so that they have a strong sense of self. (No: Good job! Your the best!) 3. How to admonish children gently and […]
- [Parent Without Anger In The Heat Of The Moment: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/parent-without-anger-in-the-heat-of-the-moment-part-2/): Last week we posted an article on Parenting Without Anger In The Heat Of The Moment. Our article started with the following: “I am learning all these new communication skills in your classes and they have been extremely helpful when I am calm. When I get angry or after my […]
- [Chanukah: Teaching Kids To Be Upstanders](https://parentingsimply.com/chanukah-teaching-kids-to-be-upstanders/): Chanukah is right around the corner. Who does not like the story of Chanukah, and hearing about courage of the Macabbees. It happens to be that the story of Chanukah is all about up standers, people who stood up for what they believe in. Make sure to join the OrthodoxUnion.org, Challahcrumbs.com and Parentingsimply.com for a […]
- [Chanukah Class: How To Teach Your Child To Be An Upstander: November 20: 12pm EST](https://parentingsimply.com/chanukah-class-how-to-teach-your-child-to-be-an-upstander-november-20-12pm-est/): Join our special class and learn practical ways to teach your child to be an upstander — someone who speaks up and does what is right when it matters most.
- [Good Parenting: Helping Our Toddlers Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-helping-our-toddlers-listen/): I just got back from my parenting talk with young Moms at the local JCC here in Cleveland. We spoke about how to help our kids listen. One Mom shared her success story from last week’s class. She used empathy and choices to help her daughter get through the difficulties of potty training. After months […]
- [Review: Disipline: Teaching Kids To Improve Their Own Behavior and Power Struggles For Toddlers](https://parentingsimply.com/review-disipline-teaching-kids-to-improve-their-own-behavior-and-power-struggles-for-toddlers/): It has been a busy week for me. Last Monday morning I spoke at our Local JCC Family Place. We discussed how to avoid power struggles with toddlers. Parents were asked what their biggest power struggles with  their toddlers and they shared. We talked about getting our kids diapers changed, helping kids into their car […]
- [Parent Without Anger In The “Heat Of The Moment” Part 1](https://parentingsimply.com/parent-without-anger-in-the-heat-of-the-moment/): At the beginning of the week we posted an article on Parenting With Anger: Why I Lose Control. Our article started with the following: “I am learning all these new communication skills in your classes and they have been extremely helpful when I am calm. When I get angry or after my child has misbehaved […]
- [Parental Anger:  Why Do I Lose Control?](https://parentingsimply.com/parent-without-anger-why-do-i-lose-control/): The past few weeks I have been hearing from many mothers the same question: “I am learning all these new communication skills in your classes and they have been extremely helpful, when I am calm. When I get angry or after my child has misbehaved it is tough to remember all these techniques. Basically in […]
- [Review of Class 4: How To Help Your Kids To Really Listen!](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-4-how-to-help-your-kids-to-really-listen-2/): This past Monday we had Class 4 of our Parenting Simply Foundations Class. Time is flying! 2 more classes left of our 8 week session. In Class 4 we discussed the following: 1. Communication techniques to engage our children’s cooperation. 2. Psychological Realities of Child Development 3. More information on Children’s Normal Developmental Patterns We […]
- [The Bedtime Challenge](https://parentingsimply.com/the-bedtime-challenge/): Dear Adina,  I have 5 kids ranging in age 2-11 years old. Bedtime is really difficult. No one goes to sleep when they are supposed to. It takes 2 hours for them to get settled. Then there is always the last minute whining that they need water, the bathroom or one more kiss. Is there […]
- [Resilient Kids: Teaching Kids Not To Quit](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-teaching-kids-not-to-quit/): As I have mentioned in a previous post I am in the midst of doing research for a CEU course about promoting resilience in our kids. There is much information on this topic. I highly recommend the website reachinginreachingout.com. They have wonderful materials on helping children development a resilient mindset. Teaching kids to persevere and keep […]
- [Good Parenting: Helping Kids Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-helping-kids-listen/): Often times parents complain that their kids are not listening to them. As I have mentioned in many different posts on my website, it is not easy for kids to listen. It is even harder for kids who are more perceptive and distractible. We can call these kids daydreamers, or even visionaries. These kids often […]
- [Review of Class 3: Getting Your Kids To Really Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-3-getting-your-kids-to-really-listen/): We had a great class this week. It was our third class in our  “Parenting Simply Foundations Class”. We learnt the following: 1. How to set ourselves up for success so that are houses are running smoothly. 2. Communication techniques that don’t work. 3. Why we need new skills to communicate with our children. 4. […]
- [Positive Teaching Techniques](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-teaching-techniques/): Discover positive teaching techniques that build cooperation, motivation, and a love of learning in children — practical strategies for parents and educators alike.
- [Sibling Rivalry: My 2 Year Old Won’t Share!](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-my-2-year-old-wont-share/): Dear Adina, My 2-year-old girl, Miki, told me that she doesn’t want to share her toys with a baby. She has not been sharing anything with the baby. She grabs toys from the baby’s hands too. I have asked her why and she could not explain her reasons. What should I do? Thanks so much […]
- [Resilient Kids: Promote Flexible Thinking](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-promote-flexible-thinking/): I am in the midst of doing research for a CEU course about promoting resilience in our children. The latest information that has me hooked on this topic is this: One way to foster resilience in our kids is to aid them in thinking flexibly. This helps children become creative problem solvers. That means they […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: How To Make The “Mean” Sister Be “Nice” Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-how-to-make-the-mean-sister-be-nice/): In our last post, we discussed the phenomena of the “mean” sister in response to one Mom’s question: Dear Adina, I have two daughters very close in age, about a year apart.  The younger one, Sara, adores her older sister and copies everything she does, her hair, her clothing, what she reads, etc. She loves […]
- [Teaching Teachers: Seven Skills To Invite Cooperation In The Classroom](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-teachers-seven-skills-to-invite-cooperation-in-the-classroom/): Yesterday we continued with the workshop based on the book, “How to Talk So Kids Can Learn” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, for teachers at a local highschool in Cleveland. The topic was “Seven Skills To Invite Kids To Cooperate In The Classroom” In the first week of the workshop we had discussed how […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: How To Make The “Mean” Sister Be “Nice”](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-how-to-handle-the-mean-sister/): Dear Adina, I have two daughters very close in age, about a year apart.  The younger one, Sara, adores her older sister and copies everything she does, her hair, her clothing, what she reads, etc. She loves to play with her and her friends. Rachel the older one, wants nothing to do Sara. She ignores […]
- [Teaching Teachers To Manage Their Student’s Negative Feelings](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-teachers-to-manage-their-students-negative-feelings/): Today I ran a workshop based on the book, “How to Talk So Kids Can Learn” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, for teachers at a local highschool in Cleveland. The topic was “How To Manage Your Student’s Negative Feelings.” The teachers were told to read the first chapter of “How To Talk So Kids […]
- [Review Of Class 8: Building Self-Esteem From The Inside Out 2](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-8-building-self-esteem-from-the-inside-out-2/): Last Night was our final class in our Parenting Simply Foundations Class. It was a great class and all of us learned a lot. The topic: Building Self Esteem From The Inside Out 2 We learned that our children most annoying traits and their negative behaviors are actually clues to their talents and assets. We […]
- [The Best Way To Keep Your Home Peaceful and Calm](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-way-to-keep-your-home-peaceful-and-calm/): A calm home does not happen by accident. Learn the simple daily habits and communication strategies that reduce tension and create lasting peace at home.
- [Good Parenting: Teaching Kids To Think Positive](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-teaching-kids-to-think-positive/): The good thing about parenting is that it all starts with us. The values or characteristics we want our kids to espouse need to be modeled by us. So very simply, if we want our kids to have a positive outlook on life we need to have a positive outlook on life. No need to […]
- [Resilient Kids: What Makes Our Kids Strong?](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-what-makes-our-kids-strong/): I always wondered why some people are resilient and can overcome the worst of adversities and other people just crumple in the face of trouble. The same goes for kids, why are some kids able to solve their problems and move forward and others just fall apart. Renee Jain of Gostrength.com, gives us some insight […]
- [Parenting Simply Foundations Webinar: Starting October 7th, 9-10pm EST](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-simply-foundations-webinar-starting-october-7th-9-10pm-est/): Join Adina Soclof for the Parenting Simply Foundations Webinar. Learn the core communication and discipline tools for raising a calmer, more connected family.
- [One Simple Way To Get Your Kids To Brush Their Teeth](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-get-your-kids-to-brush-their-teeth/): New Cavity Dragons iPhone/iPad Game App Helps Solve Toothbrushing Struggles Many of us have dealt with the challenge of getting our children to brush their teeth. I recently tried out a creative new app, Cavity Dragons, designed to help parents solve the struggle over toothbrushing in 2-6 year olds. Cavity Dragons uses an interactive video […]
- [The Best Way To Teach Kids To Overcome Their Challenges](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-way-to-teach-kids-to-overcome-their-challenges/): I am developing a new CEU course for HomeCeuConnections.com. I am heading back to Dallas in December to film this new class. The topic: Building Resilience In Your Young Clients. I love the research involved in putting together a course. As I have been reading through the material I came across some information that can […]
- [Social Skills For Girls: Teach Them To Listen To Adults And Get Along With Their Friends](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-not-listening-5-simple-ways-to-teach-them-to-listen/): Courtney Evenchik a Who’s The Boss parenting coach. and I continue to have our planning meetings for our new Social Skills class, for girls, starting October 8. We are wading through all the reading materials that Courtney has amassed over the years. Courtney keeps on pulling books, pamphlets, and loose papers out of her bag. […]
- [Social Skills Group For Kids: Meeting And Making Friends](https://parentingsimply.com/social-skills-group-for-kids-learning-to-listen/): I just had my first planning meeting with Courtney Evenchik a Who’s The Boss parenting coach. Starting Tuesday, October 8th, Courtney and I will be running a Social Skills group for girls in Jewish Day Schools. Courtney(among her many other jobs) works as a School Psychologist at Mosdos Ohr Hatorah Girls School, here in Cleveland, […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School? Help Them Learn](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-help-them-learn/): I was invited to run a workshop for teachers in a local school here in Cleveland. We will be using the book How To Talk So Kids Can Learn ” That is just one of the great books that Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish wrote. I just read over […]
- [Good Parenting: 3 Simple Ways To Keep Your Home Peaceful](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-3-simple-ways-to-keep-your-home-peaceful/): Our family has a few sayings that help us get through some of the every day rough patches that we have. When our kids were young we would say them in a sing song kind of way, the tone that most parents use when talk ing to little children. As my kids got older, I […]
- [Review of Class 5: Disipline: Teaching Kids To Improve Their Own Behavior](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-5-to-punish-or-not-to-punish-is-there-a-better-way-2/): We had a great class last night. It is the 5th class in our Parenting Simply Foundations Webinar. The topic: Disipline: Teaching Kids To Improve Their Own Behavior This week we discussed: 1. The problems with punishment, why punishment does not work. 2. 7 skills to use instead of punishing your child 3. 5 steps […]
- [Kids Not Listening! One Mom Can’t Take It Anymore!](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-not-listening-one-mom-cant-take-it-anymore/): Dear Adina, I am having so much trouble with my 8 year old son. We are fighting all the time. I ask him to brush his teeth, he won’t do it. I ask him to eat his vegetables he refuses. I ask him to clean his room and he tells me he likes it just […]
- [Review of Class 4: How To Help Your Kids To Really Listen!](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-4-how-to-help-your-kids-to-really-listen/): This past Monday we had Class 4 of our Parenting Simply Foundations Class. Time is flying! 2 more classes left of our 8 week session. In Class 4 we discussed the following: 1. Communication techniques to engage our children’s cooperation. 2. Psychological Realities of Child Development 3. More information on Children’s Normal Developmental Patterns We […]
- [Good Parenting: Know The Importance Of Play](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-know-the-importance-of-play/): Guest Blogger: David Reeves Adults sometimes underestimate the importance of play for children. They often think of it as a waste of time that achieves nothing of importance for the child. However, many realize that human beings do much of their learning through play, especially children who learn best when they are having fun. Play […]
- [Good Parenting: One Simple Way To Boost Your Child’s Self Esteem](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-one-simple-way-to-boost-your-childs-self-esteem/): Dear Adina, My daughter is seems to have low self-esteem. She says things like “I am so stupid.” “I am not as pretty as so and so” or “I can’t do anything right”etc. I keep on telling her she is pretty and smart and fun; she gets annoyed and says “you just say that because […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School? Homework Wars](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-homework-wars/): I just received a newsletter from Love and Logic with some practical information on homework that I just had to share with you. Dr. Charles Fay outlined the following appropriate guidelines for homework. It leaves time for the child to contribute to the family by doing chores. It leaves time for the child to play […]
- [Parenting Simply Foundations Course: How To Help Your Kids To Listen 1](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-simply-foundations-course-how-to-help-your-kids-to-listen-1/): This past week was our third class in our “Parenting Simply Foundations Course.” We learnt the following: 1. How to set ourselves up for success so that are houses are running smoothly. 2. Why we need new skills to communicate with our children. 3. Clever ways to help our kids to listen. Our participants asked […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Teach Kids To Respect One Another](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-teach-kids-to-respect-one-another/): It is not easy for parents to deal with Sibling Rivalry. It helps to understand that it is a normal part of family life. Not a very fun part of normal family life, but normal nonetheless. One way that you can help your kids get along is to teach them to respect their sibling’s bad […]
- [Giving The Benefit Of The Doubt: How to Parent Without Anger](https://parentingsimply.com/parent-without-anger-giving-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/): All families can understand the importance of giving the benefit of the doubt. Giving the benefit of the doubt means that we don’t always assume that the motivation behind our spouse’s and child’s...
- [Back To School: Buying School Supplies Without Breaking The Bank](https://parentingsimply.com/back-to-school-buying-school-supplies-without-breaking-the-bank/): School is right around the corner! I can’t believe the summer is almost over. I wish I had a remote control where I could just pause summer. Wasn’t there a movie like that? Along with the start of school, comes that scramble for school supplies. My kids love to go school supply shopping but I […]
- [Stop Losing It With Your Kids: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/stop-losing-it-with-your-kids-video/): Watch this short video and learn one simple strategy to help you stay calm and stop losing your temper with your kids — even on the most challenging days.
- [Parenting Simply New Foundations Course: Creating Connections](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-simply-new-foundations-course-creating-connections/): This past Monday was the first of our “Parenting Simply Foundations Course.” We have finally graduated from tele-conferencing to Webinar. I am pretty proud of how quickly I have adapted to our new media platform. ParentingSimply.com is moving up in the world and we are off to a great start. We discussed the following topics: […]
- [Responsible Kids: Exploring True Giving and Kindness](https://parentingsimply.com/responsible-kids-exploring-true-giving-and-kindness/): We had a great class on Wednesday night! Devorah Katz from Challahcrumbs.com joined me for our last class of our fabulous series: Using Jewish Values To Raise Resilient, Responsible and Independent Kids I love working with Devorah. As I just mentioned this was the 4th and last class in our series: Charity/Kindness: Exploring True Giving […]
- [Resilient Kids: One Simple Way To Help Your Kids Cope With Stress](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-one-simple-way-to-help-your-kids-cope-with-stress/): Helping kids handle stress is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give. Here is one simple technique that teaches children to cope with pressure and bounce back stronger.
- [Good Parenting: Bedtime Struggles](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-bedtime-struggles/): Dear Adina, My wife and I enjoyed the webinar this past Wednesday evening, Using Jewish Values To Raise Resilient, Responsible and Independent Kids and we have a question regarding the class: There is no question that devoting 1 on 1 time with our children is important. Our 2 oldest are away for the summer and […]
- [Sex, Internet Safety and Self Esteem: Things Every Dad Should Teach His Daughter](https://parentingsimply.com/sex-internet-safety-and-self-esteem-things-every-dad-should-teach-his-daughter/): You’re not just her dad. You are your daughter’s template for what men are like and how she should be expected to be treated. From infancy, a father becomes a girl’s guidepost for all things men. What she learns from you she will assume to be true of most men. How you treat her mother, […]
- [Good Parenting: Teaching Kids To Get Along With Difficult People](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-teaching-kids-to-get-along-with-difficult-people/): Dear Adina, My teens are beginning to realize that I do not get along w/a certain family member, ”Sherri” even though I try to hide it.  While I am somewhat relieved that they know what’s going on how do I manage my behavior in front of them, is it ok to talk to them about my […]
- [Building Kids Self Esteem: Let Them Know They Are Capable](https://parentingsimply.com/building-kids-self-esteem-let-them-know-they-are-capable/): We think that our kids don’t listen to us but they really do. It seems as if we expend so much energy getting them to do the simplest of task, brush their teeth, get dressed, do their homework and get into bed. The fact that they don’t seem to listen to you during these times […]
- [Greedy Kids: Teaching Kids To Appreciate What They Have](https://parentingsimply.com/greedy-kids-teaching-kids-to-appreciate-what-they-have/): We had a great class last Wednesday night! Devorah Katz from Challahcrumbs.com joined me. Our topic: Using Jewish Values To Raise Resilient, Responsible and Independent Kids This was the second class in a series of 4: Gratitude: Teaching Kids To Appreciate What They Have We continued our discussion of what makes people resilient. We all […]
- [Celebrating Mistakes: My Cinnamon Cake](https://parentingsimply.com/celebrating-mistakes-my-cinnamon-cake/): We had a great class last night! Devorah Katz from Challahcrumbs.com joined me. Our topic: Using Jewish Values To Raise Resilient, Responsible and Independent Kids This was the first class in a series of 4: Strength:Inner Resolve And Courage: A Glimpse Into What Makes Kids Resilient And Strong We spoke about the characteristics that make […]
- [New Webinar:Using Jewish Values To Raise Resilient, Responsible and Independent Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/using-jewish-values-to-raise-resilient-responsible-and-independent-kids-2/): Sign up here! Using Jewish Values To Raise Resilient, Responsible and Independent Kids
- [Simple Ways To Teach Your Kids Respect!](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-ways-to-teach-your-kids-respect/): I received this comment on my video: One Simple Way To Teach Your Kids To Respect You Dear Adina. Just had a chance to sit down and view your video on respect. While I agree with the why children should respect us, I don’t understand one bit why you suggest that bringing someone a tissue […]
- [Can We Let Our Kids Make Mistakes?](https://parentingsimply.com/can-we-let-our-kids-make-mistakes/): Our lives are so busy. Sometimes I feel as if all I do is run errands and shuttle kids back and forth from school, sports, piano lessons and birthday parties. And in all the rush we can forget our objective as parents. In my mind, one of the main goals of parenting should be to […]
- [Using Jewish Values To Raise Resilient, Responsible and Independent Kids Webinar](https://parentingsimply.com/using-jewish-values-to-raise-resilient-responsible-and-independent-kids-webinar/): Learn how timeless values can serve as a powerful foundation for raising resilient, responsible, and independent children — a special webinar for parents and educators.
- [Are We Morally Bankrupt? Simple Ways To Teach Kids Our Values](https://parentingsimply.com/using-jewish-values-to-raise-resilient-responsible-and-independent-kids/): It is summer and hopefully a time where we can slow down a bit from our busy and hectic schedules. No more homework, lots of outdoor play, and less structure and chilled bedtimes. It is a time when we can be more focused on the way we parent. It can also be a relaxed time […]
- [How To Talk So Kids Will Listen: Greedy Kids?](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-greedy-kids/): We just finished our last class in our 6 week series: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk workshop at Fuchs Mizrachi School, in Cleveland. Courtney Evenchik a Who’s The Boss parenting coach and I are enjoying our jobs as facilitators of this great class. In the sixth class of […]
- [How to Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-get-your-baby-to-sleep-through-the-night/): By Guest Blogger Batya The Baby Coach Up All Night: One woman’s story of raising 4 kids under one- and-a-half “Man plans and G-d Laughs.” This saying should be stamped across the forehead of every parent, because crazy situations we think will never arise always seem to come our way. We all have glorious plans about […]
- [How To Survive While Working From Home With Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-survive-while-working-from-home-with-kids/): For many people, summer is a magical season full of fishing, swimming and bike riding, but for a work-at-home parent, summer can feel like a hectic disaster. While your kids are launching alternating assaults of mess-making and whining, you may be struggling to finish a single task without an interruption. By planning a few activities […]
- [Helping Our Toughest Kids…](https://parentingsimply.com/helping-our-toughest-kids/): We had a great class with Jenny Krainess last night. Some of the highlights of the class: 1. Intense children are a gift and we need to embrace their intensity instead of trying to stifle it. 2. Our kids want our love and attention. We are the most important and desirable people in our children’s […]
- [How To Talk So Kids Will Listen: Build Your Child’s Self Esteem](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-build-your-childs-self-esteem/): We just finished our fifth class in our 6 week series: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk workshop at Fuchs Mizrachi School, in Cleveland. Courtney Evenchik a Who’s The Boss parenting coach and I are enjoying our jobs as facilitators of this great class. In the fifth class […]
- [Meet Jenny Krainess: Nurtured Heart Instructor](https://parentingsimply.com/get-ready-for-the-summer-turn-your-childs-bad-behavior-around-2/): I am really excited about our upcoming class with Jenny Krainess, June 11 9-10pm EST: The Nurtured Heart Approach: Creating Inner Wealth In Every Child Jenny is an incredible Nurtured Heart Instructor, teacher and parent. I wanted you to get to know Jenny, so I interviewed her. Here it is: Can you tell us a […]
- [How To Talk So Kids Will Listen: Stop The Helicopter Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-stop-the-helicopter-parenting/): We just finished our fourth class in our 6 week series: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk workshop at Fuchs Mizrachi School, in Cleveland. Courtney Evenchik a Who’s The Boss parenting coach and I are enjoying our jobs as facilitators of this great class. In the fourth class […]
- [Get Ready For The Summer: Turn Your Child’s Bad Behavior Around](https://parentingsimply.com/get-ready-for-the-summer-turn-your-childs-bad-behavior-around/): I am really excited about our upcoming class with Jenny Krainess, June 11 9-10pm EST: The Nurtured Heart Approach: Creating Inner Wealth In Every Child Summer is coming and we are going to be spending a lot of time with our kids. It is the best time of year to brush up on some great […]
- [The Nurtured Heart Approach: Teach Your Kids To Behave Right](https://parentingsimply.com/the-nurtured-heart-approach-teach-your-kids-to-behave-right/): I am looking forward to June 11, our last class in our hugely successful Monthly Tele-seminar series. We are ending the year off with a bang. Jenny Krainess, our speaker,  is an outstanding teacher and parent educator. She has taught the Nurtured Heart Approach to countless parents. […]
- [9 Ways to Help Your Child Do Well in School](https://parentingsimply.com/9-ways-to-help-your-child-do-well-in-school/): Guest Post Author: Erica L. Fener, Ph.D. Does your child receive low grades every academic year? Do you think he or she could be more successful based on innate abilities? Some children are not serious about their academic performance because they think school is boring and unimportant. It is time you do something about your […]
- [Bullying: Teaching Kids To Be Upstanders](https://parentingsimply.com/bullying-teaching-kids-to-be-upstanders/): I know we have been hearing about bullying a lot. I am always interested in hearing new and innovative ways to give our kids the skills they need to handle bullying and also to have the courage to be an “upstander” instead of a “bystander” and step in to help their peers who are being […]
- [Feeling Overwhelmed? Discover Ways To Stop Stress!](https://parentingsimply.com/feeling-overwhelmed-discover-ways-to-stop-stress-now/): The word “overwhelmed” is my favorite to describe my state of being. That is why when Leslie Petruk suggested the title for her class, I said yes right away. I can’t wait for Wednesday night! Leslie Petruk will be speaking on:
- [Defiant Kids: The Explosive Child](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-kids-the-explosive-child/): There are many reasons children misbehave. They may be tired, annoyed, or frustrated. When we parents have to deal with a misbehaving child it can be rough. It can help if we recognize that children are generally not acting out on purpose, they usually have good reasons for why they misbehave. It is even harder […]
- [“I guess we had a miscommunication…” -Discover Ways To Parent Without Anger](https://parentingsimply.com/discover-ways-to-parent-without-anger/): In our family we have a few phrases that help us live together peaceably, most of the time, okay, at least the times that we remember to use the peaceable phrases. One such phrase is this: “I guess we just had a miscommunication.” Miscommunications happen all the time […]
- [Need To Give Your Kids Advice? Learn To Talk So They Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/need-to-give-your-kids-advice-learn-to-talk-so-they-listen/): Kids tune out lectures fast. Learn how to frame your advice so your children actually hear it, take it in, and act on it — without arguments or eye rolls.
- [How to Become a More Confident Mom](https://parentingsimply.com/become-a-more-confident-mom/): When we were first pregnant my husband and I were at our local bookstore, just browsing, something we both love to do. As we were leaving the store we met 3 pregnant women each carrying a pile of about 10 parenting books. My husband being the gentleman that he was offered to help them. The […]
- [Moms, Are You Overwhelmed? Meet Leslie Petruk](https://parentingsimply.com/moms-are-you-overwhelmed-meet-leslie-petruk/): Only another week until our next class in our Parenting Simply Teleconference Series! On Wednesday May 29th, join us as Leslie Petruk talks about: “Overwhelmed Parent?! Gaining Your Child’s Cooperation While Building Their Confidence and Competence and Keeping your Calm” I wanted you all to get to know Leslie and give you a sneak peek […]
- [Mother’s Day: 3 More Ways To Take Care Of Ourselves](https://parentingsimply.com/mothers-day-3-more-ways-to-take-care-of-ourselves/): Mother’s Day is almost here. It is one of my most favorite days of the year. My husband asked me what I want to do this Mother’s Day. I told him that I want to go swimming at the gym, have a large coffee ice cream cone at my favorite ice cream place, and I […]
- [Mother’s Day: 7 Simple Ways To Celebrate Your Day](https://parentingsimply.com/mothers-day-7-simple-tips-ways-to-celebrate-your-day/): Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it is time to honor the most important person in your house: YOU! We don’t have to wait for Mother’s Day to start celebrating. Here are 7 very simple ways for us to take matters into our own hands and start taking care of ourselves: 1. Lose […]
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- [How To Talk So Kids Will Listen: You Can Help Them Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-you-can-help-them-listen/): We just finished our second class in our 6 week series: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk workshop at Fuchs Mizrachi School, in Cleveland. Courtney Evenchik a Who’s The Boss parenting coach and I are enjoying our jobs as facilitators of this great class. In the second class […]
- [The Best Mother’s Day Gifts](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-mothers-day-gifts/): I am a gift giving challenged person. I am not even sure if that is a word, but I guess I can make stuff up, I write a blog after all.  I am so bad at finding and giving gifts, including Mother’s Day gifts. Well, Mother’s Day is right around the corner and I am […]
- [Good Parenting: Recommended Reading](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-recommended-reading/): At Parentingsimply.com we run classes all the time! But sometimes parents can’t make it and they ask me what else they can do to sharpen their parenting skills. Here are my top three parenting books that I recommend: If you are not a reader and you think you will only read one parenting book in […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Simple Ways To Stop The Teasing](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-simple-ways-to-stop-the-teasing/): There has been a lot of family together time this past week. We have had some good times and then we have had the squabbling and bickering and let’s just say that I am not just describing my kids behavior here. Many times my kids will make fun of one another when they don’t know […]
- [Helping Kids Understand That Life Is Not Fair](https://parentingsimply.com/helping-kids-understand-that-life-is-not-fair/): One of the hardest lessons to teach — and one of the most important. Learn how to help your children accept disappointment and build real, lasting resilience.
- [How To Talk So Kids Will Listen Workshop](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-2/): We just finished our first class in our 6 week series: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk workshop at Fuchs Mizrachi School, in Cleveland. It is so good to be back teaching this workshop with Courtney Evenchik a Who’s The Boss […]
- [Lazy Kids? Teach Them To Be Independent](https://parentingsimply.com/lazy-kids-teach-them-to-be-independent/): Dear Adina, My son is 3 years old and he is a very happy go lucky kid. The problem is that he is not very independent, for example, I am still dressing him in the morning. The other day I wanted him to hold his lunch bag and he did not want to. I feel […]
- [Building Self-Esteem: Show Children Their Strengths](https://parentingsimply.com/building-self-esteem-show-your-child-their-strengths/): I was talking with my daughter the other day while we were driving in the car. We had the quintessential parenting conversation. This was how it went: D: “Mom, I love teaching K. (our neighbor) how to play soccer.” Me: “I know you really like to play with and teach young kids.” D: “Well of […]
- [Exhausted All The Time? Steps To Getting The Quiet You Need](https://parentingsimply.com/exhausted-all-the-time-steps-to-getting-the-quiet-you-need/): We had a great class with April Perry, of PowerofMoms.com . She spoke about how important it is for Moms to get the quiet and rest that they need. What struck me most about the whole class was the emphasis on structure that helps keep her home calm and peaceful. April mentioned many times that it […]
- [New In Cleveland! How To Talk So Kids Will Listen Workshop](https://parentingsimply.com/new-in-cleveland-how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-workshop/): Adina Soclof's popular workshop comes to Cleveland. Learn practical communication strategies that help kids listen, cooperate, and feel more connected to you.
- [What To Do When Your Child’s A Motor Mouth?](https://parentingsimply.com/what-to-do-when-your-childs-a-motor-mouth/): Dear Adina, “My daughter is very talkative. She talks to me from the minute she comes home until she goes to sleep at night. Her teachers have mentioned this to me as well. She has friends but I see that they sometimes get annoyed with her. We call her a “motor mouth” and we tell […]
- [Building Self-Esteem: Kids Who Put Themselves Down: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/building-self-esteem-kids-who-talk-down-on-themselves-part-2/): Last week we started answering the following question in this post: Building Kids Self-Esteem: Kids Who Talk Down Themselves. Today we will give this Mom the rest of the skills she needs to manage this problem: Dear Adina, I am one of those Moms with a “highly sensitive” personality and a mom of 4. My […]
- [Can We Stop Over Parenting?](https://parentingsimply.com/can-we-stop-over-parenting/): Today, I had the privilege of joining a book club discussion at Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau, here in Cleveland. The book:
- [Simple Ways To Handle Your Defiant Child](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-ways-to-handle-your-defiant-child/): Defiant behavior does not have to lead to daily battles. Learn simple, practical strategies to handle your defiant child calmly and more effectively.
- [Building Self-Esteem: Kids Who Put Themselves Down](https://parentingsimply.com/building-self-esteem-kids-who-talk-down-on-themselves/): Dear Adina, I am one of those Moms with a “highly sensitive” personality and a mom of 4. My son is 7 and is the second of my 4 children and has the same sensitive personality like me. He reacts to our every correction with hurt feelings saying “you hate me!” and “I am dumb, […]
- [Boston: How To Talk To Your Kids About Tragic Events](https://parentingsimply.com/boston-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-tragic-events/): I can’t believe I have to post something like this again. What a tragedy. My heart goes out to the victims in Boston. I wish that I never had to talk to my kids about bombs, guns and people who try to hurt innocent people. Here is our post on how to speak to your […]
- [Understanding Child Development: Cause and Effect](https://parentingsimply.com/understanding-child-development-cause-and-effect/): All children have pretty good reasons for doing the things that they do and that includes babies and toddlers. When my middle son was about 18 months old we joined a play group. I was sitting on the side with one of the moms as I was watching my son out of the corner of […]
- [Parenting Simply: Games We Love To Play](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-simply-games-we-love-to-play/): Over the Passover holiday we played a lot of games and we had a great time. My family tends to get crazy about one game and stick to it for a while. This time our favorite game was: 1. SET: This is hailed as the “Family Game Of Visual Perception.” It is challenging but once […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: A Day In The Life Of A Parent Educator](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-parent-educator/): My kids fight about a lot of things, who gets the last cookie, which video to watch, who gets the bathroom, who won their basketball game, etc. etc. etc. I am pretty used to it, but the kind of fighting that really bothers me is the one where they will continue to act in a […]
- [Helping Kids Listen: The Non-Compliant Child](https://parentingsimply.com/helping-kids-listen-the-non-compliant-child/): Dear Adina, I have 4 children. I am able to use the more effective communication skills I have learned in your classes however I find that it will work for some kids but not the others. For example, I will say, “When the all the crayons, markers and paper are put back in the arts […]
- [Moms Need Quiet Time: Meet April Perry](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-simply-meets-april-perry/): Our next TeleSeminar Class is coming up on April 22. Our topic: Mom’s Quiet 101: Taking Care Of Ourselves So We Can Take Care Of Our Kids I have been working with April Perry at PowerofMoms.com for almost a year and I am really impressed with their website. They have big hearts, great ideas, and […]
- [How To Talk So Kids Will Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen/): Sometimes it is so difficult to talk to our children. We say something innocently and they take it the wrong way. The worst is when our questions are met with silence, the shrug of shoulders or an irritated look. I have found that one of the best ways to ask our kids questions (in order […]
- [Encouraging Your Kids To Be Responsible About Their Chores: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/encouraging-your-kids-to-be-responsible-about-their-chores/): Watch this quick video for practical tips on getting kids to take ownership of their chores without constant reminders, battles, or bribery.
- [Good Parenting: Parenting Skills That Really Work!](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-parenting-skills-that-really-work/): As my kids get older, I see that we need to take a more long term approach to parenting. I have spent so much of my parenting life trying to stop their bad behavior, the tantrums, the shirking of chores, the fighting with friends or siblings. As I look back, I can see that each […]
- [Teach Your Kids To Be Responsible About Their School Work](https://parentingsimply.com/teach-your-kids-to-be-responsible-about-their-school-work/): Want to learn more? You can get the book here:...
- [The Best Way To Teach Kids To Be Responsible: 2](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-way-to-teach-kids-to-be-responsible-2/): In our last post we spoke about how to teach our kids to be responsible.  We said that we need to focus on our kid’s positive behaviors, the times that they do show some responsibility. Then we can gain some insight into how to foster more responsible behavior. We can build on those things that […]
- [The Best Way To Teach Your Kids To Be Responsible](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-way-to-teach-your-kids-to-be-responsible/): I often hear complaints from parents, “My kid is so irresponsible!” I usually ask, “What does he do that shows he is irresponsible?” The answers I get, include the following: “She never does his homework.” “He doesn’t put his laundry in the hamper.” “She is late for school.” “He shirks his chores.” Then I ask, […]
- [Good Parenting: Getting Through The Changing Of The Clock](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-getting-through-the-changing-of-the-clock/): One of the most difficult days of the year is when they change the clock. Spring forward is particularly tough. I don’t feel like I have enough time in the day and then I am asked to give up an hour. I am protective of my time and I feel like I have been robbed […]
- [Support Your Child With Learning Differences: Video And Free CEU Credit](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-with-solutions-great-program-last-night-2/): I am excited to let you know that the video of our program is finally up and you can get free 1.5 CEU’s from the State of Ohio, Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Support Your Child With Learning Differences At Home And In The Classroom: An Educational, Social Emotional And Sensory […]
- [Good Parenting: Our Best Parenting Books Picks](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-our-best-parenting-books-picks/): Reading and breathing are sort of the same to me. I remember when my first grade teacher announced “Today you are going to read your first word!” and we all clapped. I took to reading like a duck to water. When I borrowed my first chapter book from the library: “B is for Betsey” by […]
- [More Simple Ways To Help Your Child Respect You 4: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/more-simple-ways-to-help-your-child-respect-you-4-video/): Want to read more from this great book? You can get it here:...
- [Rebecca Thompson: Nurturing Connection With Your Children](https://parentingsimply.com/rebecca-thompson-nurturing-connection-with-your-children/): We had a phenomenal class last night with Rebecca Thompson of the Consciously Parenting Program. I really enjoyed. I appreciated the way she explained how our brain works and the physiological changes we experience when we are in a good mood, moving towards a bad mood and when we have lost it. She showed us […]
- [Good Parenting: Appreciating Our Introverted Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-appreciating-our-introverted-kids/): I just finished reading the book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts In A World That Can’t Stop Talking.” I really enjoyed it. It is good to know that the thinkers and the dreamers do a lot of good in the world. Introverts are great leaders, true friends, innovators, writers and philosophers. The world cannot do […]
- [More Simple Ways To Help Your Child Respect You 2:Video](https://parentingsimply.com/more-simple-ways-to-help-your-child-respect-you-2/): In this follow-up video, Adina shares additional simple strategies to help your child show respect naturally and consistently — without power struggles.
- [More Simple Ways To Help Your Child Respect You 3: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/more-simple-ways-to-help-your-child-respect-you-3-video/): You can get the book right here!
- [Nurturing Through Transitions: The Illusion of Not Enough Time](https://parentingsimply.com/nurturing-through-transitions-the-illusion-of-not-enough-time/): Guest Post: Rebecca Thompson It seems that everyone is in a really big hurry. We have schedules to adhere to, bosses who insist we’re at work at a particular time, minimum household tasks that must be done to keep the health department or family services out of our homes, activities for our children, all of […]
- [Good Parenting: Teaching Children To Respect You](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-teaching-children-to-respect-you/): There has been so much interest in all my posts about helping kids learn to respect us, their parents. I have had numerous request for more information. We have decided to put together a short video course to help all parents,(including myself) understand what we need to do as parents to help our kids learn […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: 2 Simple Ways To Help You Manage The Worst Of It](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-2-simple-ways-to-help-you-manage-the-worst-of-it/): Dear Adina, I have 3 kids, 2 boys 11 and 7, and one girl, 4. They are always fighting when they come home after school. I am a working Mom and my husband works part-time. I feel depressed on weekends when I have to manage all their fighting. The boys tease my youngest daughter. They […]
- [More Ways To Help Your Child Respect You: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/more-ways-to-help-your-child-respect-you-video/): Want to learn more great parenting tips from this book? You can get it here:...
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School: Parents Who Got It Right](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-parents-who-got-it-right/): I am working on a new class: “Is Your Child Struggling In School? Simple Ways That You Can Help.” I am gathering material for this new class and I always like to get parents involved. I requested some help on facebook: Developing a new class: Anyone who has had an experience with a struggling student, […]
- [Good Parenting: Rebuilding Your Relationship With Your Teen](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-rebuilding-your-relationship-with-your-teen/): Dear Adina, I have a 2-fold problem. I need to start rebuilding trust and respect with my 14 year old. I am uncertain how to do that. Secondly, he teases his younger siblings terribly and it is driving me crazy. PLEASE HELP!!!! Thanks so much for your question. It sounds like you are having some […]
- [Passover Is Coming: Your Kids Can Help!](https://parentingsimply.com/meet-rebecca-thompson/): This post originally appeared on the Orthodox Union website Pesach is right around the corner and I am just past the nail-biting phase. This is where I just worry about Pesach. I walk from room to room in my house, feeling overwhelmed, not sure how I am going to do it all. After 13 years […]
- [Eating Disorders: What Every Parent Needs To Know](https://parentingsimply.com/eating-disorders-what-every-parent-needs-to-know/): We had an excellent class last night with Dr. Adena Zlochower. Dr. Adena Zlochower: Understanding Eating Disorders: How Genetics Loads the Gun and Environment Pulls the Trigger If there is one thing that terrifies today’s parents, I know that it is eating disorders. Last night we learned the signs and how you can arm your […]
- [One Simple Way To Help You Stop Losing It With Your Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-help-you-stop-losing-it-with-your-kids/): When patience runs out, one shift can make all the difference. Learn this simple technique to stay calm and stop losing it with your kids when parenting gets hard.
- [One Simple Way To Teach Your Kids To Be Grateful: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-teach-your-kids-to-be-grateful-video/): Gratitude does not come naturally to kids — but it can be taught. Watch this short video for one easy way to build a grateful mindset in your children every day.
- [Parenting Simply: Our Giveaway Winners!](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-simply-our-giveaway-winners/): Okay, I have to admit, running these giveaways are a lot of fun. I get so excited to choose the winner-(I have to press a button and then a name comes up, it is very cool). I guess this is what a game show host feels like- maybe one day I can graduate to The […]
- [One Simple Way To Teach Your Kids To Respect You: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-teach-your-kids-to-respect-you-video/): Respect starts with connection. In this video, Adina shares one powerful yet simple approach to earning and keeping your child's respect every single day.
- [Resilient Kids: One Simple Way To Teach Them To Be Brave](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-one-simple-way-to-teach-them-to-be-brave-2/): My daughter had a minor surgery a few years ago. To prepare her, my pediatrician, recommended the book, Franklin Goes To The Hospital  by Paulette Burgeouis and Brenda Clark. In the book, Franklin hurt his shell (he is a turtle) playing soccer. He needs to get it fixed and requires a surgical procedure. During the […]
- [Your Strong Willed Child: Simple Ways To Help Them Comply](https://parentingsimply.com/your-strong-willed-child-simple-ways-to-help-them-comply/): Dear Adina, I have a 2 1/2 year old, and she is very independent and strong willed. Giving her choices seems to help her to comply with my directions better. What are more good ways to get the child to follow through with your directions? For example directions to eat meals, pick up toys etc.? […]
- [Defiant Kids? Teaching Kids To Be Respectful: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-kids-teaching-kids-to-be-respectful/): Do you want to learn some more ways to help your defiant child be respectful? You can get our audios here: When Your Child Is Defiant: Simple Ways To Avoid Power Struggles
- [Good Parenting: Raise Kids Whose Default Setting Is Positive](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-raise-kids-whose-default-setting-is-positive/): By Guest Blogger: Amy Burzinski The Upstander Project is a program which aims to make positive behavior into regular behavior otherwise referred to as social norming. Sounds obvious, I know—except that our proclivity is to accentuate the negative. How do we get to the positive? Through social norming, which is the process of identifying and bolstering […]
- [Kids Not Listening? Learn The Reasons Why](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-not-listening-learn-the-reasons-why/): The biggest complaint I hear from parents is along these lines: My kids don’t listen to me! No matter what I say to my children they don’t cooperate! How can I get my kids to do what I tell them? It is quite frustrating for parents (myself included) when kids do not listen. There are […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Discover Ways To Stop The Fighting: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-discover-ways-to-stop-the-fighting-video/): Want more information on how to handle the Sibling rivalry in your home? Grab my course, Sibling Rivalry 2.0 to get started today!
- [Meet Dr. Adena Zlochower: Understanding And Preventing Eating Disorders](https://parentingsimply.com/meet-dr-adena-zlochower-understanding-and-preventing-eating-disorders/): Our next TeleSeminar is right around the corner. Dr. Adena Zlochower will be speaking on: Understanding And Preventing Eating Disorders. It is a little more serious topic than usual for us. I know that it is an important issue facing parents today and I am glad that we are offering this class. Dr. Adena Zlochower […]
- [The Secret To Parenting Perfectly](https://parentingsimply.com/the-secret-to-parenting-perfectly/): After answering this Mom’s question (see here for the article: Simple Parenting: The Real Key To Helping Kids Listen)- I got the following response: Thank you so much! Things seem to have gotten much better with a little structure. I put the expectation that we had certain things to accomplish and the kids met our […]
- [Good Parenting: Simple Ways To Build A Strong Relationship With Your Child:Video](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-simple-ways-to-build-a-strong-relationship-with-your-child/): A strong parent-child relationship is the foundation of everything. Watch this video for simple, everyday ways to deepen your connection and strengthen your bond.
- [Free Giveaway: Win “When Your Kids Are Defiant” Audio](https://parentingsimply.com/free-giveaway-monthly-subscription-to-our-teleseminar-series/): Our first giveaway was great, so Parenting Simply is doing it all over again. The only problem was that many people did not hear about this giveaway. It was my first time ever running anything like...
- [Dr. Deborah Gilboa: Review Of Our Class](https://parentingsimply.com/dr-deborah-gilboa-entitlement-proof-our-kids-teaching-them-to-pay-it-forward-3/): We had such a great class last night. Dr. Deborah Gilboa: Entitlement Proof Our Kids: Teaching Kids To Pay It Forward Dr. G did it again! All of us are worried about the fact that our kids seem to feel so entitled. They want every toy and gadget that they see, and they always seem […]
- [Simple Parenting:The Real Key To Helping Kids Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-parentingthe-real-key-to-helping-kids-listen/): Dear Adina, We took in my elderly grandmother a few months ago. It has been quite an adjustment for us all. I have been focusing much of my time on getting my grandmother settled and obviously my children feel neglected.  They are not listening, disrespectful, and having trouble getting to bed on time. My husband […]
- [Good Parenting: Oh No! I Have Strong Willed Kid!](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-strong-willed-kids/): Dear Adina, I  need some help with my eldest son who is 4 years old. He is on his best behavior with everyone except me. His teachers are always talking about what a great child he is but with me it always seems like he is angry. I feel like I  spend more time with […]
- [Defiant Kids:Simple Ways To Avoid Power Struggles: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-kidssimple-ways-to-avoid-power-struggles-video/): Are you a parent, teacher or clinician? Do you need some help avoiding power struggles with your kids? Click here and get our audio series: When Your Child Is Defiant: Simple Ways To Avoid Power Struggles
- [Good Parenting: Simple Ways To Stop Losing It With Your Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-simple-ways-to-stop-losing-it-with-your-kids/): This is a story from one of our Parenting Simply Moms: I loved learning about the skill of “Giving Information” which is letting kids know what is wrong with their behavior without accusing or blaming. I was able to use it today. My daughter was coloring with permanent marker on the kitchen table. I was […]
- [Dr. Deborah Gilboa: Entitlement Proof Our Kids: Teaching Them To Pay It Forward](https://parentingsimply.com/dr-deborah-gilboa-entitlement-proof-our-kids-teaching-them-to-pay-it-forward-2/): We are getting ready for our monthly Teleseminar series coming up Monday, January 14, 2013: Dr. Deborah Gilboa: Entitlement Proof Our Kids: Teaching Kids To Pay It Forward In our last post I talked about Deborah Gilboa’s, so that you can get to know her better. Her videos are packed with clear, simple, practical, and […]
- [Dr. Deborah Gilboa: Entitlement Proof Our Kids: Teaching Them To Pay It Forward](https://parentingsimply.com/dr-deborah-gilboa-entitlement-proof-our-kids-teaching-them-to-pay-it-forward/): We are getting ready for our monthly Teleseminar series coming up Monday, January 14, 2013: Dr. Deborah Gilboa: Entitlement Proof Our Kids: Teaching Kids To Pay It Forward In order for you to get to know Deborah Gilboa you definitely want to look at her Parenting videos. They are packed with clear, simple, practical, and […]
- [Resilient Kids: Teaching Kids How To Solve Their Own Problems](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-kids-teaching-kids-how-to-solve-their-own-problems/): As I mentioned in my last post, I am really enjoying this book, “The Optimistic Child” by Martin Seligman. One of the important elements in developing resilience is to understand that our problems are usually not permanent. They are usually of a temporary nature. They will not last forever Permanence is considered to be the […]
- [Parenting Simply: The Best Of 2012!](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-simply-the-best-of-2013/): I just want to take this time on the first day of 2013 to look back and thank you for a great 2012! It was a wonderful year for Parentingsimply.com. Thanks to all my readers and subscribers. I appreciate all of your support, likes, comments, questions and feedback. Here is our list of most popular […]
- [Good Parenting: Help Your Kids Respect You](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-help-your-kids-respect-you/): My husband and I,way back when, were told in our premarital counseling session that when were in the throes of a disagreement we should avoid starting our sentences with “You never..” “You never take out the garbage!” We were told that it “You never…” sounds like an […]
- [Discipline For Toddlers: Help Them Listen To You](https://parentingsimply.com/discipline-for-toddlers-help-them-listen-to-you/): In our previous post, we spoke about how kids behavior is not usually bad but normal developmentally appropriate behavior. We can use this principle when we speak about pre-toddlers and toddlers who “get into everything!” and “never listen!” It is helpful to realize that young children have a very real need to investigate their world. […]
- [Disciplining Kids: When Our Child’s Bad Behavior Is Really Good](https://parentingsimply.com/disciplining-kids-when-our-childs-bad-behavior-is-really-good/): I am not sure why but we often put a negative spin on our children’s behavior. One such example always come to mind: the child who throws their food or toys off their highchair is being naughty or “just doing it to make us mad.” In college I […]
- [New Program: Support Your Child With Learning Differences](https://parentingsimply.com/new-program-support-your-child-with-learning-differences/): Introducing a new program to support children with learning differences. Practical strategies and compassionate tools designed for both parents and educators.
- [Teach Kids How To Pay It Forward: Meet Deborah Gilboa](https://parentingsimply.com/teach-kids-how-to-pay-it-forward-meet-deborah-gilboa/): Our next tele-seminar is over a month away, but I am really excited about our speaker for next month, I am posting this a bit early. Deborah Gilboa spoke for us back in August. Her class was fantastic. She spoke on “Parenting the Tech Generation: Using technology to grow kids who are more respectful and […]
- [How To Talk To Our Kids About Sandy Hook](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-to-our-kids-about-sandy-hook/): I have gotten repeated request to write an article about Sandy Hook, about what we should say to our kids. I have been mulling it over all weekend. I realized that I am not sure that I can. It takes me a long time to process news like this. First, I avoid the newspapers and […]
- [Good Parenting: Teach Your Kids To Be The Best They Can Be](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-teach-your-kids-to-be-the-best-they-can-be/): There was a post on the Parenting Solutions Facebook page: ” Heard a great quote this morning from Oprah courtesy of Joel Osteen…What ever follows I AM will come looking for you. If you say “I am...
- [Good Parenting: My 3 Biggest Parenting Mistakes](https://parentingsimply.com/3-biggest-parenting-mistakes/): What are your biggest parenting mistakes? Everyone comes into parenting with their own assumptions and blind spots. So, it is hard to have self-awareness when we slip-up. When I am having trouble with my own kids, I have a few people that I know that I can turn […]
- [Great Class Last Night! Positive Discipline Tools For Keeping The Joy In Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-discipline-tools-for-keeping-the-joy-in-parenting/): I thoroughly enjoyed our class with Mary Tamborski last night! She is such a fun and energetic speaker. You can tell she loves what she does.   We learned the following: What we need to do before we can correct our children and discipline them. Simple ways to help get our kids out the door […]
- [Good Parenting: Keep Your House Peaceful And Calm: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-keep-your-house-peaceful-and-calm/): Creating a peaceful home is possible. In this video, Adina shares practical tips to reduce tension, lower the noise level, and bring more calm to your everyday life.
- [Sibling Rivalry: Stop The Teasing Now: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-stop-the-teasing-now/): Sibling teasing can wear everyone down. Watch this short video for simple, effective ways to stop the teasing and bring more peace and kindness to your home.
- [Positive Discipline: Simple Ways To Keep The Joy In Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-discipline-simple-ways-to-keep-the-joy-in-parenting/): We are gearing up for this coming Monday night’s class: Mary Nelsen Tamborski: Positive Discipline Tools For Keeping The Joy In Parenting I can’t wait. I know that sometimes parenting can feel like such a chore and we can forget so easily that parenting can be done happily. I need that reminder ever so often. […]
- [Positive Parenting: Diary of A Traveling Mom](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-parenting-diary-of-a-traveling-mom-2/): December 3, 2012 I am on my way to Dallas to speak for Home CEU Connections. It is quite an adventure. I have been preparing the kids for my trip for a while now. They were not too upset about it. They were actually excited that I was leaving. “How long are you going to […]
- [Emotional Intelligence For Kids: Help Them Think For Themselves](https://parentingsimply.com/5335/): I just was checking out facebook when this post by Love and Logic caught my eye: “Take a statement you might make to try to get a kid to think and see if you can turn it into a question. Example: Instead of “That’s not going to work.” […]
- [Defiant Kids: What You Need To Know To Avoid Power Struggles](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-kids-what-you-need-to-know-to-avoid-power-struggles/): Handling defiant kids can be tricky. Once they get angry in can be hard to calm them down. It is helpful to know ways on how to help defiant kids from getting mad in the first place. In a previous post we spoke about the things that […]
- [Positive Discipline: What Every Parent Needs To Know](https://parentingsimply.com/mary-tamborski/): Our next Tele-Seminar is in 2 weeks! I am really excited for our newest class. The presenter is my Mary Nelsen Tamborski The topic: Positive Discipline Tools For Keeping The Joy In Parenting Her presentation is about an important subject, how to help us keep the joy in parenting. Why is this important? Because sometimes […]
- [Good Parenting: More Ways To Help Kids Listen: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-more-ways-to-help-kids-listen-video/): Getting kids to listen takes more than repeating yourself. In this video, Adina shares more proven techniques to improve communication and cooperation at home.
- [Positive Discipline: Keeping The Joy In Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-discipline-keeping-the-joy-in-parenting/): Do you ever have the feeling that your kids are in control and you are just following their directions? The Positive Discipline approach helps parents learn skills so that they can feel in charge and not the other way around. According to the Positive Discipline philosophy: “Parents should be the ones setting limits for their […]
- [Positive Discipline Tools: Keeping The Joy In Parenting](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-discipline-tools-keeping-the-joy-in-parenting/): I am a big fan of  the Positive Discipline approach to parenting. In the summer we had Dr. Jane Nelsen of Positive Discipline speak for our Master Parenting Workshop at Parentingsimply.com. It was a great class. She mentioned that her daughter Mary Nelsen Tamborski was also a Positive Discipline Instructor and a Family Marriage […]
- [One Simple Way To Keep Your Kids Busy On A Long Car Ride](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-keep-your-kids-busy-on-a-long-car-ride/): This Thanksgiving weekend we spent a lot of time in the car 15 hours to be exact. 7.5 hours from Cleveland to New York and then 7.5 hours back. That does not include the time we spent in traffic visiting all the people we needed to while we were actually in New York. To help […]
- [Defiant Kids: More Simple Ways To Avoid Power Struggles](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-kids-more-simple-ways-to-avoid-power-struggles/): It is not easy to manage defiant kids. It can be one of the most trying experiences as a parent. Some kids can be defiant all the time and some kids are defiant just some of the time. There are some simple ways to help us […]
- [Help Kids Listen: Ask The Right Questions: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/help-kids-listen-ask-the-right-questions/): Do you want to know how to help kids listen and gain their cooperation? We need to ask them questions that help them think and help them take responsibility for their behavior.
- [Good Parenting: Another Simple Way To Help Your Kids Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-another-simple-way-to-help-your-kids-listen/): Here is another clear, straightforward strategy to help your children listen the first time — without yelling, repeating yourself, or feeling constantly frustrated.
- [Lying Children: Simple Steps To Promote Honesty](https://parentingsimply.com/lying-children-simple-steps-to-promote-honesty/): Dear Adina, My 4 year old son stole toys from his classroom. He took them and put it in his pocket as he was getting ready to leave. The teacher saw what he did and said, “You can’t take toys from...
- [Good Parenting: Am I A Good Enough Mom?](https://parentingsimply.com/getting-kids-to-bed-on-time-one-tired-mom/): The other day, I was counseling a Mom. She said, “My 3 year old child is driving me crazy. I have a baby too. It takes me an hour and a half to get them to bed. I am so exhausted.  How can I make it go […]
- [Simple Ways To Stop Nagging:Video 3](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-ways-to-stop-naggingvideo-3/): In the third video of this series, Adina shares more simple strategies to finally break the nagging cycle and get kids moving with far less effort.
- [Empathy For Kids: Encouraging Good Feelings](https://parentingsimply.com/empathy-for-kids-encouraging-good-feelings/): Last week I was the speaker for Tree of Knowledge here in Cleveland. The topic: Encouraging Responsibility and Good Feeling In The Classroom and Beyond We spoke about using empathy to help kids become responsible for their feelings and then be accountable for their behavior. We also discussed […]
- [Emotional Intelligence For Kids: Are Parents Always Right?](https://parentingsimply.com/emotional-intelligence-for-kids-are-parents-always-right/): We had a great class last night with Dr. Shira Wiesen: Emotional IQ: Empowering Our Kids To Be Smarter Emotionally Dr. Shira spoke about: How we can validate our children’s feelings even when we think our children are upset about things that seem unimportant. In human relationships there is no […]
- [New Free Chanukah Webinar! Learn Easy Chanukah Crafts and More….](https://parentingsimply.com/new-free-chanukah-webinar-learn-easy-chanukah-crafts-and-more/): You can sign up here for our Chanukah Webinar: Devorah@challahcrumbs.com
- [Two Simple Ways To Be A Great Parent](https://parentingsimply.com/one-really-simple-way-to-be-a-great-parent/): So often I hear parents saying, “I am such a bad mother/father!” “My kids are always misbehaving!” This kind of talk can make parents feel hopeless. Being a great parent does not mean that you do everything right. It means that you will make mistakes. Lots of them! It’s just […]
- [Why Are Our Kid’s Stressed Out? Simple Ways To Stop The Pressure](https://parentingsimply.com/why-are-our-kids-stressed-out-simple-ways-to-stop-the-pressure/): When I was a kid, I played ball in the street, hide and seek in my backyard. I had my sister’s hand me down Barbies, lots of board games and and I watched  unlimited TV.  I remember getting together with friends, riding bikes down the streets that had huge hills, and playing tag. That […]
- [Simple Ways To Stop Nagging: Video 2](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-ways-to-stop-nagging-video-2/): Part two of Adina's nagging series. Learn another practical technique to stop the nagging habit and get more genuine cooperation from your kids every day.
- [Good Parenting: How To Teach Your Kids Right From Wrong](https://parentingsimply.com/empathy-on-the-playground/): One of the best days of my parenting life, was when my kids were old enough to play at the playground and I could sit down on a bench and not have to supervise (too much!) I remember bringing a book and actually reading it! I remember having an actual conversation with my friend. The […]
- [One Simple Way To Stop Nagging Your Kids: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-stop-nagging-your-kids-video/): Nagging rarely works and wears everyone out. Watch this video for one simple shift that gets kids moving without the endless reminders and repetition.
- [Emotional Intelligence For Kids: Teach Them To Calm Themselves](https://parentingsimply.com/emotional-intelligence-for-kids-teach-them-to-calm-themselves/): What is all this hype about emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the new buzzword in education and parenting. Research has shown that it is an important factor in helping our kids have healthy relationships with their spouses, friends and co-workers. Adults who are emotionally intelligent are happier […]
- [Emotional Intelligence For Kids: Helping Kids Manage Their Feelings](https://parentingsimply.com/emotional-intelligence-for-kids-helping-kids-manage-their-feelings/): I am a highly emotional person. It can be exhausting. A few years ago my husband and I had to make a truly difficult decision. We knew it was the best thing for our family but it might hurt some people in our lives. I felt sad and guilty. I kept on rethinking my decision. […]
- [Is Your Child Selfish? 4 Simple Ways To Turn Your Kid Around](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-selfish-4-simple-ways-to-turn-your-kid-around/): I met a friend in the supermarket and she said, I loved your last piece but next time you write an article it needs to be for kids, teaching them to see the world through their parent’s eyes. I said laughingly, “That would never work!” But she got me thinking and the more I […]
- [Emotional Intelligence For Children: What Parents Need To Know](https://parentingsimply.com/emotional-intelligence-for-children-what-parents-need-to-know/): Our next Tele-Seminar is in 2 weeks! I am really excited for our newest class. The presenter is my friend Dr. Shira Wiesen. The topic: Emotional IQ- Empowering Our Children to Become Smarter Emotionally Her presentation is about an important subject, how to help kids develop their emotional intelligence. Why is this important? Because adults […]
- [Encouraging Responsibility And Good Feelings In The Classroom And Beyond](https://parentingsimply.com/encouraging-responsibility-and-good-feelings-in-the-classroom-and-beyond/): Practical strategies for teachers and parents to encourage responsibility in children while building their confidence, self-worth, and genuine sense of capability.
- [Successful Kids: Building Character In Our Children](https://parentingsimply.com/successful-kids-building-character-in-our-children/): We had a great class on Monday night! Harriet Cabelly spoke about how we need to focus on building our children’s character instead of pushing our kids to excel academically. We learned: 1. Simple ways to build our children’s character traits: integrity, responsibility, independence, compassion, helpfulness, resourcefulness 2. Why our kids feel so pressured, […]
- [Encouraging Your Kids: Show Your Kids You Have Faith In Them](https://parentingsimply.com/encouraging-your-kids-show-your-kids-you-have-faith-in-them/): Do you want to learn more? You can buy Becky Bailey’s book here:...
- [Good Parenting: The Best Parenting Advice](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-the-best-parenting-advice/): Harriet Cabelly will be teaching our next tele-seminar in our Parenting Simply monthly tele-seminar series on Monday, October 22nd, 2012 9-10pm EST. Character Counts: Raising Well-Rounded And Successful Children We wanted to give you a chance to meet her and learn a little bit about her philosophy on […]
- [The Best Way To Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-way-to-build-your-childs-self-esteem/): Do you want to learn some more great parenting tips from Becky Bailey?
- [Build Your Child’s Confidence: What Not To Say](https://parentingsimply.com/build-your-childs-confidence-what-not-to-say/): Do you want to learn more great tips like these? You can buy Becky A. Bailey’s book right here:...
- [Self-Esteem And Kids: Simple Ways To Encourage Our Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/self-esteem-and-kids-one-simple-way-to-build-our-kids/): Dear Adina, My daughter is seems to have low self-esteem. She says things like “I am so stupid.” “I am not as pretty as so and so” or “I can’t do anything right”etc. I keep on telling her she is pretty and smart and fun; she gets […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School? One Simple Way To Encourage Learning](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-use-empathy-to-encourage-learning/): Instead of Denying Children’s Feelings: Reflect Your Child’s Feelings: “There is a direct connection between how kids feel and how children behave. When kids feel right, they’ll behave right. How do we help them to feel right? By accepting their feelings!” -How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish […]
- [10 Simple Ways To Help Your Child Succeed](https://parentingsimply.com/10-simple-ways-to-help-your-child-succeed/): Guest Post By Harriet Cabelly “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King Jr. As we welcome in the new school year, let’s start thinking about our kid’s character traits. These are the foundational blocks of their humanity. That is what […]
- [One Simple Way To Help Your Kids Behave: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-help-your-kids-behave-video/): Are you interested in learning more on how to put your Family First? This book has a lot of interesting information on how to do just that…...
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School: How To Help Them Study](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-how-to-help-them-study/): I generally avoid helping kids with their homework or even studying. I hate to say this, but even with my younger kids, I don’t even know when their tests are. I have a very hands off approach to school. Once in a while, if asked, I will help my kids study for a test. Most […]
- [How to End Car Seat Power Struggles](https://parentingsimply.com/car-seat-power-struggles/): Dear Adina, Any ideas on how to get my two year old to stop fighting me putting her in her car seat? I’ve tried asking nicely, being patient, saying “When you’re ready let me know” which usually works for diapering.  I’ve also tried forcing her, yelling, counting to three, timeouts, almost everything I can think of […]
- [One Simple Way To Help Kids Follow Homework Directions](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-help-kids-follow-homework-directions/): Do you want to learn more great ways to help you manage homework time? You don’t want to miss this great book:
- [Bullying Prevention: 3 Surefire Ways To Bully Proof Your Child](https://parentingsimply.com/bullying-prevention-3-surefire-ways-to-bully-proof-your-child/): We had a great class last night with Amy Burzinski, LISW-S. Amy answered the following questions: 1.Who is a bully? 2. Do we have to start from scratch when thinking and planning on how to deal with bullying behavior? 3. What about the concept of “Zero Tolerance?” Is it effective? 4. What works […]
- [One Simple Way To End Homework Frustration](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-end-homework-frustration/): Do you want to learn more great ways to help you manage homework time? You don’t want to miss this great book:
- [You Can Prevent Bullying: What Parents Need To Know](https://parentingsimply.com/you-can-prevent-bullying-what-parents-need-to-know/): This is a guest post by Amy Burzinski, Amy is my featured guest on the topic of Bully Proofing Your Child. Sign up for the teleseminar or buy the audio here: Bully Proofing Your Child: Strategies To...
- [Resilient Children: Let Them Do What They Can For Themselves](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-children-let-them-do-for-themselves/): Post By Guest Blogger: Harriet Cabelly There’s been lots of talk recently circulating on the topic of parenting. Dr. Madeline Levine came out with her new book, “Teach Your Children Well” and it’s garnishing tremendous praise as well as hitting the New York Times bestseller list. The subtitle is, “Why Values and Coping Skills Matter […]
- [Parenting Simply: 4 Way Great Ways To Get Through To Your Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-simply-4-way-great-ways-to-get-through-to-your-kids-2/): Over the past few weeks I have been posting about the merits of the “I” statements. If you have been following then here is a great review. If you have missed my posts, here is what we have been talking about in a nutshell. “I” statements are one of the best communication techniques around. It […]
- [One Simple Way To Help Your Child Manage Bullying](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-help-your-child-manage-bullying/): Amy Burzinski LISW-S, is kicking off the year for us as  the guest of our first Tele-seminar: September 12, 2012 9-10pm EST Bully Proofing Your Child: Effective Practices and Strategies To Reduce Hurtful Behavior Here is a taste of her wisdom:  Guest Post By: Amy BurzinskiLISW-S What do you do when one kid wants to […]
- [One Easy Way To Gain Your Child’s Cooperation](https://parentingsimply.com/one-easy-way-to-gain-your-childs-cooperation/): Getting kids to cooperate does not have to be a struggle. Learn one easy, proven technique to get your child on board — without conflict, bribes, or threats.
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School? How To Help Your Child Feel Smart: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-child-feel-smart/): 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.
- [Simple Strategies To Stop Irritating Behaviors: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-simply-minute-video/): Some behaviors are just relentlessly irritating. In this video, Adina shares simple, calm strategies to address and reduce the daily frustrations at home.
- [Sibling Rivalry: Does The Teasing Never End?](https://parentingsimply.com/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 […]
- [One Simple Way To Stop Whining And Complaining](https://parentingsimply.com/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.
- [One Simple Way To Teach Your Kids Good Values](https://parentingsimply.com/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. […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Managing The Worst Of It](https://parentingsimply.com/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 […]
- [Parenting Simply Minute: Simple Ways To Show Your Child You Love Them: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-ways-to-show-your-child-you-love-them/): 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.
- [The Best Parenting Advice Ever: Jane Nelsen Of Positive Discipline](https://parentingsimply.com/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...
- [Good Parenting: Laughter Is The Best Medicine](https://parentingsimply.com/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 […]
- [The Best Parenting Techniques: Advanced Skills For Parents](https://parentingsimply.com/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 […]
- [Parenting Simply Minute: Simple Ways To Parent Better: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-simply-minute-simple-ways-to-connect-with-your-child-video/): In this Parenting Simply Minute, Adina shares one small, actionable tip to help you parent with more patience, calm, and confidence starting today.
- [Talking To Your Teens About The Tough Stuff: What Parents Need To Know](https://parentingsimply.com/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 […]
- [Good Parenting: The Best Way To Stop Trouble Before It Starts](https://parentingsimply.com/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...
- [Good Parenting: Your Child’s Bad Behavior Might Really Be Good](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-your-childs-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 […]
- [Parenting Simply Minute: Defiant Kids:How To Handle Back Talk In Young Children:Video](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-kidshow-to-handle-back-talk-in-young-children/): 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.
- [Parenting Teens: 3 Simple Tips To Help You Do It Right!](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-teens-3-simple-tips-to-help/): 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 […]
- [One Simple Way To Help Your Child Make Good Decisions](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-help-your-child-make-good-decisions-ellen/): 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 […]
- [Good Parenting: 3 Simple Ways To Stop Being Angry And Start Parenting Happily](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-3-simple-ways-to-stop-being-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 […]
- [Good Parenting: Should We Give Our Kid’s Choices: Part 3](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-should-we-give-our-kids-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. […]
- [Good Parenting: Should We Be Giving Our Kid’s Choices: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-should-we-be-giving-our-kids-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 […]
- [Good Parenting: I Have Done Everything Right, Why Are My Kids Not Listening?](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-i-have-done-everything-right-why-are-my-kids-not-listening/): Dear Adina, I am very interested in Positive Discipline. I am reading Jane Nelsen’s book and I visit her website frequently. My question is what to do when your kids do not cooperate, even after you stop punishing them and talk together about solutions? How long we need to wait until the shift in their […]
- [Good Parenting: Should We Give Kid’s Choices](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-should-we-give-kids-choices/): I have taught, in almost all my classes, that giving children choices is one of the best parenting techniques that you can use. It helps: 1. Foster independence 2. Promote decision making skills 3. Show respect to kids 4. Give kids limited control 5. Empower kids 6. Foster language development The list can go […]
- [Problem Solving For Kids: One Simple Way To Stop Them From Saying “Shut Up”](https://parentingsimply.com/problem-solving-for-kids-one-simple-way-to-stop-them-from-saying-shut-up/): The past couple of weeks we have had a “Shut Up” problem in our home. That means the kids have been using that phrase a lot. My kids love to quote their principal, “Shut is a nice word and Up is a nice word but if you put them together it is not a nice […]
- [Good Parenting: Compliments of Jane Austen](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-compliments-of-jane-austen/): This post is dedicated to my cousin Rivky Becker who was the first one to sign up for Parentingsimply’s newsletter and  shares my love of Austen:   My favorite book of all times is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Yes, I am a hopeless romantic. I also love a clever comedy. Mr. Collins, Lizzy’s […]
- [Giving Children Choices: Parenting Simply Minute: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/giving-children-choices-parenting-simply-minute-video/): Giving children choices is one of the most powerful parenting tools available. Watch this quick video to learn how to use it effectively in everyday situations.
- [Disciplining Children: How To Handle Your Slow Poke](https://parentingsimply.com/disciplining-children-how-to-handle-your-slow-poke-2/): Dear Adina, We have a problem in our house and I can use your help. Our 4 year old takes a long time to eat. I know it sounds silly but is there a way to get her to eat her meals in a reasonable amount of time? Unfortunately, being a nurse, I […]
- [One Simple Way To Teach Your Child To Be Brave](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-teach-your-child-to-be-brave/): When my daughter was 5 years old she needed to have minor surgery. To prepare her, we read an excellent book, “Franklin Goes To The Hospital” by Paulette Burgeouis and Brenda Clark. In the book, Franklin, a turtle, got hit with a ball while he was playing soccer He needs to get his “shell” […]
- [The Family Dinner: Bring It Back](https://parentingsimply.com/the-family-dinner-bring-it-back/): In our house we have a family dinner usually 5 nights a week. Thursday night I am usually cooking and getting ready for the Jewish Sabbath so I throw a pizza pie on the table and whenever the kids walk in the door they grab a slice. Usually there is one other night a week […]
- [Positive Parenting: Simple Ways To Have A Happy Home](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-parenting-simple-ways-to-have-a-happy-home/): These past few days I have been  trying to see the world through rose colored glasses, have a half-glass full mentality, really focus on the positive. So when the washing machine overflowed and my son ran in to help but then just stood there watching, I bit my lip and did not say: […]
- [Good Parenting: Don’t Accuse Focus On Solutions](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-dont-accuse-focus-on-solutions/): One of my most favorite quotes from “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish is this: We don’t accuse we focus on solutions. How do I use this wonderful phrase in my house? It goes something like this: Me:”I don’t care who did […]
- [Good Parenting: The Best Parenting Techniques That Really Work!](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-the-best-parenting-techniques-that-really-work/): I always try to use the parenting skills that I teach or else I feel like a phony. How can I counsel parents if I can’t do this myself. Sometimes I feel pressured but most of the time I am glad I know parenting techniques that actually work. Strategies to help me connect with […]
- [Good Parenting: 3 Simple Ways To Stop Yourself From Nagging](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-3-simple-ways-to-stop-yourself-from-nagging/): I used to hate it when I was a kid and my mother would start to nag. I told myself, I would never, ever nag when I was a Mom. Then when I became a Mom, although I was committed to a no nag policy, I didn’t even know how to start. I was now […]
- [Good Parenting:Deliver Empathy Instead Of Snide Remarks](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parentingdeliver-empathy-instead-of-snide-remarks/): When the Wii first came out my 2 older boys begged us for it. I did my research and found that many experts in many different fields gave the Wii a big thumbs up. The Wii was good for cardiovascular...
- [Parenting Do’s and Dont’s](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-dos-and-donts/): Don’t Praise Like This: Praise Like This:                 Here are some more great parenting skills:
- [The Best Parenting Techniques: A Day In The Life Of A Parent Educator](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-parenting-techniques-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-parent-educator/): I love teaching parenting classes for many reasons. One of them is self-serving. I teach for my own sake. The more I teach the skills and techniques that help parents become effective communicators with kids, the more I use those techniques and skills myself. That being said, it is not always easy to practice what […]
- [Simple Ways To Stop Your Child From Acting Like A Spoiled Brat](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-ways-to-stop-your-child-from-acting-like-a-spoiled-brat/): I don’t like to use negative words like, “spoiled” or “brat” but I often hear parents use this term to describe their kids. What does it mean? I am not 100% sure, but I think it means that kids are acting badly. I think it is a mix of  self-centeredness, selfishness and entitlement. […]
- [Bedtime Battles: Simple Ways To Help Your Child Stay In Bed: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/bedtime-battles-simple-ways-to-help-your-child-stay-in-bed-part-2/): The other day we started answering the following question from one of our Parenting Simply parents: Dear Adina, You told us to write of our challenges with our kids. Well here is our biggest issue: Getting our little one to get into bed AND STAY IN BED at the proper bedtime. She is 2. […]
- [5 Simple Steps to Being A Great Mom](https://parentingsimply.com/5-simple-steps-to-being-a-great-mom-2/): Being a mother always seem to bring out our biggest insecurities. When I first became a Mom I was always wondering, was I doing it right? Am I nursing enough times during the day? Is this the way you are supposed to give a bath? As they got older it got even harder. “Should I […]
- [Bedtime Battles: Simple Ways To Help Your Child Stay In Bed: Part 1](https://parentingsimply.com/bedtime-battles-simple-ways-to-help-your-child-stay-in-bed-part-1/): Dear Adina, You told us to write of our challenges with our kids. Well here is our biggest issue: Getting our little one to get into bed AND STAY IN BED at the proper bedtime. She is 2. This has been the impossible task for us! It is getting better, but it ALWAYS a struggle, […]
- [How I Got Rid Of Sibling Rivalry In My Home](https://parentingsimply.com/how-i-got-rid-of-sibling-rivalry-in-my-home/): So you want to hear how I got rid of sibling rivalry in my home? It was quite simple. My kid’s schedules changed. In the morning they all leave to school at different times. The one who is the most contentious and prone to conflict leaves the earliest. He does not even see his siblings […]
- [Misbehaving Children: When Your Child’s Bad Behavior Is Really His Best: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/when-your-child-miss/): Sometimes what looks like bad behavior is actually a child doing their very best. Watch this video to understand the real message behind the misbehavior.
- [Potty Training: My Child Spends To Much Time In The Bathroom](https://parentingsimply.com/potty-training-my-child-spends-to-much-time-in-the-bathroom/): Dear Adina, We have a problem with our 4 year old. We need help getting her out of the  bathroom in a decent amount of time. I fully understand that potty training is a very sensitive issue for children so we’ve treaded carefully. Our daughter finally has been potty trained for about 7-8 months now, (despite […]
- [Misbehaving Children: One Simple Way To Help Our Kids Behave: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/misbehaving-children-one-simple-way-to-help-our-kids-behave/): Behavior issues do not always need big solutions. In this video, Adina shares one simple, gentle approach to help children understand and choose better behavior.
- [How To Talk To Kids: Another Simple Way To Help Your Child Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-another-simple-way-to-help-your-child-listen/): I know that I am always looking for great ways to engage my kids cooperation. I know from the questions that I receive that many parents are on the lookout for some great skills to use to help their kids listen. The other day I sent out a link to a post about a simple […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Simple Solutions For Every Day Squabbles: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-simple-solutions-for-every-day-squabbles/): Daily sibling squabbles do not have to escalate. Watch this video for simple, practical solutions to the most common sibling conflicts that happen at home.
- [The Helicopter and the Rocket Ship: Learn To Parent With Balance](https://parentingsimply.com/the-helicopter-and-the-rocket-ship-learn-to-parent-with-balance/): Posted by our Guest Blogger: Ruchi Koval Much ink has been spilled on the altar of abolishing the Helicopter Parent: that mom (or dad) who always hovers worriedly nearby, ready, willing and able to don spandex tights and a cape and SWOOP down to save the day! With forgotten lunches, neglected book reports and excuse […]
- [All I Want For Mother’s Day: Confessions Of A Parent Educator](https://parentingsimply.com/all-i-want-for-mothers-day-confessions-of-a-parent-educator/): This is what I want for Mother’s Day. I want to be able to say what I want and I want to say exactly what is on my mind. The other day, I was not in the best of moods. My husband said, “What can I help you with?” I said, “I just need to […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School? A Positive Attitude Helps](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-a-positive-attitude-helps-2/): My parents were pretty laid back about school. I don’t remember them ever bothering me about homework. I think they even once said, “Forget homework, go outside and play.” Because of that, I have never gotten so uptight about schoolwork with my kids. I feel like it is their schoolwork and it is their responsibility. […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling With School? Foster A Life Long Love Of Learning](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-with-school-foster-a-life-long-love-of-learning/): I think it would be safe to say, that as parents we all value education. We all want our kids to work hard and do well in school so that they will have a better chance of achieving their dreams. Well, this might come as a surprise, it is not how well you do in […]
- [Defiant Kids: Teach Them To Read Your Lips](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-kids-teach-them-to-read-your-lips/): As I mentioned in our last post after I deliver a class I always remember somethings that I would have like to have said. I would like to expand on one more point from our class: When Your Child Is Defiant: Simple Ways To Avoid Power Struggles: I mentioned that kids who are defiant are […]
- [Defiant Kids: What I Forgot To Say…](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-kids-what-i-forgot-to-say/): Last week was our class: When Your Child Is Defiant: Simple Ways To Avoid Power Struggles. I mentioned last time that after I give a class, I always remember some things that I forgot to say, that I wished I would have said or things that I would have said differently.  I also mentioned that […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School: Are  Bad Teachers Good For Our Kids?](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-bad-teachers-are-good/): The following story was told to me by one of my clients: My son was in a class with a teacher, who lets just say is “Old School”. He was having a hard time but I kept on saying to myself that bad teachers are good for kids. As long as I support him he […]
- [Kids Not Listening: Learn To Help Them Listen: Video](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-not-listening-what-you-need-to-ask-yourself-to-help-them-listen/): If you feel like you are constantly repeating yourself, this video is for you. Learn simple, effective techniques to help your kids actually listen the first time.
- [Problem Solving Techniques For Kids: The Broken Computer](https://parentingsimply.com/problem-solving-techniques-for-kids-the-broken-computer-2/): As I said in a previous post, working with kids to solve the little and big domestic problems is a great alternative to accusing, giving commands and punishing kids. Here is another story on how this works: Our family laptop computer that we keep on the desk in the kitchen was not working. It […]
- [When Your Child Is Defiant: Sneak Peek At What We Learned Last Night](https://parentingsimply.com/when-your-child-is-defiant-sneak-peek-at-what-we-learned-last-night/): We had a great LIVE class last night: “When Your Child Is Defiant: Simple Ways To Avoid Power Struggles.” We went a little bit over the time allotted because of all the information that we shared. We spent a full 1 hour and 45 minutes discussing our exciting topic. A shout out to all those […]
- [Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/raising-emotionally-healthy-kids-part-3/): In a previous post we discussed all the benefits of raising emotionally healthy children and some ways that we can do that. Here are 4 more ways to promote our kids emotional health: 1. Let them have choices: I know I talk about choices a lot! It is one of those things that is great […]
- [Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids: Part 1](https://parentingsimply.com/raising-emotionally-healthy-kids-part-2/): As parents we know the the importance of raising emotionally healthy kids. We all want our kids to be confident and feel competent. We want them to be able to handle all the challenges that life throws their way. Here are 3 more ways that we can promote emotional health in our children: 1. Stick […]
- [Kids Not Listening? Now You Can Find Out Why!](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-not-listening-now-you-can-find-out-why/): You can buy this great book now:
- [The Best Educational Toys: The Games We Love](https://parentingsimply.com/toys-we-love/): There are lots of educational toys and games that we love in our family. Really, some of them I loved to play with as kids and I just bought them for my family. These are great because they have...
- [The Quiet Child: My Grandson Won’t Talk To Me](https://parentingsimply.com/the-introverted-child-my-grandson-wont-talk-to-me/): My 5 year old grandson comes to visit infrequently, about twice a year. Because we don’t spend a lot of time together, I want to make the mosts of his visits. He is a very quiet kid. It takes a long time for him to warm up, but even a week into his visit, he […]
- [Defiant Children: Do They Need To Respect You?](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-children-do-they-need-to-respect-you/): Many times when parents ask for their kid’s cooperation they will hear: “Why do I have to do this?” “No!” “This is so stupid!” “I don’t like cleaning!” “Leave me alone!” “Why do you always bother me?” Does this sound like defiant behavior? Maybe you have even heard worse. Is your child a master at […]
- [Life Skills For Kids: Should You Let Your 8 Year Old Cook?](https://parentingsimply.com/life-skills-for-kids-should-you-let-your-8-year-old-cook/): The other day I read an article about how they raised kids in the olden days. I am not sure if it is because I am a traditionalist but I love stories about “the good old days.”  If I had my say PBS Masterpiece Theater and “Little House on the Praire” would be the only […]
- [Mental Health GPS: For Parents In The Queens and Long Island Area](https://parentingsimply.com/mental-health-gps-for-parents-in-the-queens-and-long-island-area/): These days, many of us own a GPS for use in our cars.  Wouldn’t it be nice if we had a GPS for other areas of challenge in our lives? If you are a parent with concerns about your child’s behavior at home or at school, you may need help figuring out the best course […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: Passover Is Over](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-passover-is-over/): Passover is over and it was beautiful. It is a great time to spend with family, eat lots of traditional food and to be grateful for the freedom that G-d has granted us. Last night, I thanked my kids for all their help. I said, “Daddy and I were just talking about how much we […]
- [Kids Not Listening: More Ways To Help Them Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/accusing-2/): The most common complaint that most parents have is, “My kids don’t listen!” I know for myself when I ask my kids to do something and they don’t, I get really annoyed. I tend to talk to much and too loud. So I know that when they don’t respond, I am not asking them in […]
- [New LIVE Class: April 30 2012: Defiant Children: Simple Ways To Avoid Power Struggles](https://parentingsimply.com/defiant-children-simple-ways-to-avoid-power-struggles/): There are many children who act defiant. They will say: “You can’t tell me what to do!” “You are not the boss of me!” “Why should I listen to you, you never do anything for me!” Parents are often at a loss on how to deal with defiance and the power struggles that ensue. Some […]
- [Scentsy is a Safe Candle Alternative](https://parentingsimply.com/scentsy-is-a-safe-candle-alternative/): So I usually don’t write posts like these but this product looked really cool. I like simple innovations. The stuff that makes you think- what took so long for someone to come up with that! Laurie Ayers, who makes a full time income as a Scentsy rep contacted me with information about Scentsy warmers. I […]
- [Positive Parenting: Be A Positive Parent](https://parentingsimply.com/positive-parenting-be-a-positive-parent/): We all want our kids to be happy. Making sure our kids are happy starts with us. If we are happy people then our kids have a better chance at happiness. So the real question is, how can we, as parents cultivate our own happiness? Happiness is a strange thing, it is not something that […]
- [One Simple Way To Nurture Your Family](https://parentingsimply.com/one-simple-way-to-nurture-your-family/): Sometimes we can be so hard on ourselves. We tend to say things like: “I am such a bad Mom!” “I forgot to send the permission slip!” “Why am I still in my pajamas?” “I only served one vegetable at dinner!” It is normal. But it can bring us down. As mothers we can be […]
- [Sibling Rivalry:You Can Teach Them To Be Nice To Each Other](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalryyou-can-teach-them-to-be-nice-to-each-other/): We were making sugar cookies at the Soclof’s. The kids were rolling the cookie dough into balls and putting them on the cookie sheets. B says to G: You need to put the cookies further apart or when they get baked they will get stuck together. G to B: Leave me alone! Don’t tell me […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: It Is Passover Tonight!](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-it-is-passover-tonight/): We are here. Tonight is Passover and we made it. Every year I try to remember the Passover miracles of yesteryear, the ten plagues, the exodus from Egypt, and the splitting of the red sea. And then there is the yearly Passover miracle, that all the things that need to get done are done. This […]
- [Virtual School House](https://parentingsimply.com/virtual-school-house/): Explore the Parenting Simply Virtual School House — practical online resources and tools to help parents raise resilient, responsible, and connected children.
- [Toddler Tantrums, Sibling Rivalry and One Tired Mom](https://parentingsimply.com/toddler-tantrums-sibling-rivalry-and-one-tired-mom/): Dear Adina, I have 3 kids,  3.5 yrs old, 2.5 yr old and a 1 yr. old.   I love your suggestions. My  biggest challenge is just that they are SO young. I know half of their annoying behavior is just normal for very young kids.  What […]
- [How To Talk To Kids: Let Me Think About It…](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-because-i-said-so/): When my kids ask me permission to do something that I am uncomfortable with, I want to immediately say “No way!” But because I am a very cautious person by nature, I hesitate. I know that I need to...
- [Jewish Parents: The Deification Of Children](https://parentingsimply.com/jewish-parents-the-deification-of-children/): Today, I am happy to be posting a great article that caught my eye,  by my friend Ruchi Koval. I hope you enjoy: An interesting trend is emerging in the way some parents recognize their children’s milestone events, that I believe is generation-specific: Facebook birthdays posts, for instance: have you ever seen friends post happy […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: We Are Almost There](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-we-are-almost-there/): I have been very busy with my Spring/Passover cleaning.  The rest of the house is done and now I have moved onto the kitchen. This is the trickiest part of the whole process and the most time consuming. This is what I have learned: A toothbrush is an amazing cleaning tool. I don’t know why […]
- [Misbehaving Children: 3 Simple Ways To Handle Your Argumentative Child](https://parentingsimply.com/misbehaving-children-your-argumentative-child/): In our “Learn Simple Ways To Parent Without Anger” Class we opened the floor to discuss the many challenges that parents had. We talked about how hard it was to keep our cool. Many parents emailed me their most pressing issues. One Dad asked, “I lose my cool when my child argues with me. […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: The Home Stretch](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-the-home-stretch/): I took a big break from posting about our Passover/Spring Cleaning because our new Parenting Simply movie was ready to be launched. If you have watched, there is one point in the video where it says: “When you look at her messy room…appreciate her creativity.. To be honest, that is one thing that I have […]
- [Parenting With Anger: Are We Too Hard On Our Kids?](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-with-anger-are-we-too-hard-on-our-kids/): In our last post we spoke about some of the unrealistic expectations we, parents, have of ourselves as we parent. Some of us are too hard on ourselves. We can’t possibly live up to the high ideals that we have set for ourselves. This can lead us to feeling unhappy, inadequate and probably angry. We […]
- [Catch Your Child Being Good](https://parentingsimply.com/catch-your-child-being-good-2/): The best parenting is done when you “Catch your child being good” Why is this important? Because it helps you see your child’s best attributes. It helps parenting, become less stressful, more fun, joyous and helpful. You can see your child in a new light and you can become more loving and less critical. Giving […]
- [Parenting With Anger: Are You Too Hard On Yourself?](https://parentingsimply.com/parenting-with-anger-are-you-too-hard-on-yourself/): As parents, we have high expectations for ourselves. What happens when we aren’t living up to those expectations? It is helpful to understand your preconceived notions of what you think parenting involves or even your ideas about what constitutes a good parent. If your expectations are too high and unrealistic you will be making lots […]
- [Simple Ways To Parent Without Anger: Reflections](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-ways-to-parent-without-anger-reflections/): After I give a class, I always reflect and sometimes even obsess over whether I gave over the information clearly and in an organized fashion. I have gone to many parenting lectures where I have come out feeling inadequate. So I worry, have I inspired and encouraged the participants or made them feel discouraged? Last […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: We Are Moving Right Along](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-we-are-moving-right-along/): We had a gorgeous day in Cleveland and I wanted to report on our Spring/Passover Cleaning: Garage: Done. Can you say that a garage looks beautiful? It has been swept, organized and hosed down! A shout out to my husband and two youngest kids. Pantry closet: Done. Threw away: Old canned food Old art projects […]
- [Empathy For Kids: How To Manage A Hospital Visit](https://parentingsimply.com/empathy-for-kids-how-to-manage-a-hospital-visit/): My son had some minor surgery this past month. His salivary gland had become clogged and he developed a mucocele on his mouth. In laymen terms, he  had a bubble on his lip which he named Bobby. He was very proud of this bubble and used it to gross out his siblings and friends. It […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: The Countdown Continues](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-the-countdown-continues/): 3 more weeks to Passover. Am I nervous, anxious, confused? No, not at all. Ok, maybe a little. But I really am one step ahead of the game. Most of the house is cleaned. Remember, Soclof Cleaning Room Day! That was an excellent day and was probably one of the highlights of my life. Did I […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School: Easy Ways To Handle Homework](https://parentingsimply.com/is-your-child-struggling-in-school-easy-ways-to-handle-homework/): If your child struggles in school, it stands to reason that homework time might involve things like: Whining Procrastination Flurry of physical activity Does this sound at all familiar? It does get...
- [Simple Ways To Parent Without Anger: A Quick Review](https://parentingsimply.com/simple-ways-to-parent-without-anger-a-quick-review/): Monday night was great. We had lots of parents join us. We had our first live class of “Simple Ways To Parent Without Anger” Here is a quick review of what we covered. We learned the following: What Haim Ginott and Sara Chana Radcliffe have to say about anger. Hint: Anger is not the horrible […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: Confessions of A Neataholic](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-confessions-of-a-neataholic/): I spent some time reflecting this past weekend on all the Spring/Passover cleaning. I also spoke to my husband about it as well. And this is what I came up with: I need to work on keeping my cool when I enlist my family’s help to clean our house. I have been driving everyone a […]
- [Good Parenting: 9 Ways To Keep Your Life In The Slow Lane](https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-9-ways-to-keep-your-life-in-the-slow-lane/): Everyone seems to be in a rush these days. I feel like life has sped up and I am always doing things on the run. It is really important to me to slow down, stop and smell the roses. If I don’t I feel like I am in a car with no brakes. I start […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: We Need A Break](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-we-need-a-break/): As I have mentioned, we have been doing lots of cleaning for Passover aka Spring Cleaning. On Sunday, the Soclof Clean Your Room Day, we finished 2.5 rooms. We just need to finish my daughter’s closet. Not bad! After about an hour of intense cleaning, my husband decided to go the gym and he graciously […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: A Sort Of Success](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-a-sort-of-success/): So you might be wondering how the Soclof Cleaning Your Room Day went. Here it goes: I made the announcement on Friday that we will be cleaning from 1-3pm on Sunday. Here are the responses: E rolled his eyes and said okay and T was kind of excited. A said, “Why do I always have […]
- [Stop Losing It With Your Kids: 3 Simple Ways To Build Your Patience](https://parentingsimply.com/stop-losing-it-with-your-kids-build-your-patience/): I watched a lot of “Little House on The Prairie” growing up and I am pretty sure that Ma and Pa Ingalls said, “Patience is a virtue.” If I didn’t hear it from them I am sure I heard it from one of the many adults in my life. I never really took it to […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: Still Cleaning](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-still-cleaning/): I am really gearing up for Passover aka Spring Cleaning. Up until now, I was just playing around, but now things are getting serious. We are at 5 weeks and counting. I am designating this Sunday as Soclof Room Cleaning Day. Tonight I will make the announcement: “This Sunday we need to get to work. […]
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You: The Latest Update](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-the-latest-update/): Yesterday, I told you I had more to tell you on the Passover aka Spring cleaning front. Here it is: When I picked one of my older children up from school last week and I had him trapped in the car...
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You Around The House: An Update](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-around-the-house-an-update/): I promised to let you know how my Passover, aka Spring cleaning is going. Passover is now 5 weeks away and counting. 1. I had a conversation with T. This is how it went: Me: “This is the story, Passover is 6 weeks away. I am making a list of all the things that need […]
- [Kids and Safety: How To Stop Your Kids From Running In The Street](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-and-safety-how-to-stop-your-kids-from-running-in-the-street/): Dear Adina, Whenever I pick my 2 and 3 year old up from preschool they run ahead of me and go into the street. I really don’t want to hit them even lightly on the hand when they do it, but what else can I do? Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, hitting […]
- [Stop Losing It With Your Kids: Simple Ways To Parent Without Anger](https://parentingsimply.com/stop-losing-it-with-your-kids-learn-simple-ways-to-parent-without-anger/): People always ask me if I yell at my kids and I always get kind of flustered. If I say no, I would be lying, (there it is, I do yell). If I fess up and say yes, will I lose their professional...
- [How To Help Your Kids Help You Around The House](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-help-you-around-the-house/): Passover is 6 weeks away! Yikes! I decided that today I was going to start my Passover cleaning, aka, Spring cleaning. As I have mentioned before, I have been putting in a lot more hours at work, so I know that I will need my kids to help out lots more. I was thinking about […]
- [Praising Kids: More Ways To Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem](https://parentingsimply.com/praising-kids-more-ways-to-build-your-childs-self-esteem/): In a previous post, I spoke about the right way to praise kids. This is one of the hardest skills for me to learn. I know many parents in my classes have asked for more examples on how to use this technique. You ask and I try to deliver. The key to praising effectively is […]
- [Stop Yelling At Your Kids: 3 Simple Ways To Keep Your Mornings Calm](https://parentingsimply.com/stop-yelling-at-your-kids-3-simple-ways-to-keep-your-mornings-calm/): When my kids were little, my mornings were a mess. By the time I had dropped my 3 year old at preschool and lugged my baby back and forth to the car it was 9:15am and  I was ready for a nap. Throughout the years the mornings did get better, although I […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Fighting In The Car: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-fighting-in-the-car-part-3/): 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 […]
- [Praising Kids: How To Improve Your Child’s Self Esteem](https://parentingsimply.com/praising-kids-how-to-improve-your-childs-self-esteem/): Instead of:                                                Try […]
- [Being A Good Parent: Hold Onto Your Dreams](https://parentingsimply.com/being-a-good-parent-hold-onto-your-dreams/): 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 […]
- [Misbehaving Children: How To Stop The Whining](https://parentingsimply.com/misbehaving-children-how-to-stop-the-whining/): 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 […]
- [Misbehaving Children: How To Help Your Kids Follow The Rules](https://parentingsimply.com/misbehaving-children-how-to-help-your-kids-follow-the-rules/): 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 […]
- [Misbehaving Children: The Annoying One](https://parentingsimply.com/misbehaving-children-the-annoying-one/): 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 […]
- [Misbehaving Children: The Best Help For Your “Lazy” Son](https://parentingsimply.com/misbehaving-children-the-best-help-for-your-lazy-son/): 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 […]
- [Misbehaving Children: Help For Your Moody Pre-Teen](https://parentingsimply.com/misbehaving-children-help-for-your-moody-pre-teen/): 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”...
- [Special Offer: Parenting Simply Class](https://parentingsimply.com/special-offer-parenting-simply-class/): 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 […]
- [“Siblings Without Rivalry”: Another One of My Faves](https://parentingsimply.com/siblings-without-rivalry-another-one-of-my-faves/): 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 […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Fighting In The Car](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-fighting-in-the-car/): Instead of this:                                                            Encourage Problem Solving: […]
- [Misbehaving Children: 5 Simple Ways To Help Your Sore Loser](https://parentingsimply.com/from-sore-loser-to-good-sport-5-simple-ways-to-change-your-childs-behavior/): 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 […]
- [Misbehaving Children: Your Defiant Child](https://parentingsimply.com/misbehaving-children-your-defiant-child/): 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 […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Problem Solving To Stop The Fighting](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-problem-solving-for-kids/): 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 […]
- [Misbehaving Children: Teens Wanting To Be Cool](https://parentingsimply.com/misbehaving-children-teens-wanting-to-be-cool/): 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, […]
- [“How To Talk So Kids Will Listen..” My Favorite Parenting Book Of All Time](https://parentingsimply.com/my-favorite-parenting-book-of-all-time/): 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 […]
- [Holiday Time: Teaching Kindness and Giving To Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/holiday-time-teaching-kindness-and-giving-to-kids/): Instead of:                                                                       Focus on the positive: It is the season of giving, or so the commercials say. So whatever […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: Teaching Your “Show Off” Humility](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-parenting-your-show-off/): 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 […]
- [Praising Kids: Ask Them Questions To Build Self-Esteem](https://parentingsimply.com/praising-kids-ask-them-questions-to-build-self-esteem/): 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 […]
- [9 Rules For Kids That Really Stick](https://parentingsimply.com/rules-for-kids-that-really-stick/): 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 […]
- [Empathy For Kids: “I Hate Grandma”Embarrassing Parenting Moments](https://parentingsimply.com/empathy-for-kids-i-hate-grandma-embarrassing-parenting-moments/): Dear Adina, My 3 year old daughter announced in front of the whole extended family that she hates Grandma. It was mortifying! We did not know what to do and I think we handled it inappropriately. We yelled, accused and shamed her.  When the smoke cleared, everyone felt awful. What would have been a good […]
- [Sibling Rivalry: A Better Way To Manage The Conflict](https://parentingsimply.com/sibling-rivalry-a-better-way-to-manage-the-conflict/): Dear Adina, My son roughhouses, teases and belittles his sister. I don’t know what to do. I have tried saying, “How would you like it if your sister, hit, teased or belittled you?” That does not seem to work. Any other ideas? This is a loaded question. Sibling Rivalry is tough to handle. In my […]
- [Resilient Children: Why Cleveland’s Losing Streak Is Good For Our Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/resilient-children-why-clevelands-losing-streak-is-good-for-our-kids/): I grew up with 3 sisters, so sports to us was sprinting to the mall for the latest sale, racing out of the kitchen before my mother could catch us for dishwashing duties and slam dunk- who was going to get the best date. So I was a little surprised when I suggested a Sunday […]
- [Child Not Listening? 4 Ways To Help Your Child Hear You](https://parentingsimply.com/child-not-listening-4-ways-to-help-your-child-hear-you/): Instead of: Try this: My daughter is 3 years old and she does not listen. I tell her it is time to go and get in the car and she just continues playing with her toys. I tell her to come in for dinner...
- [How To Help Your Kids With Homework: Part 3](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-with-homework-part-3/): Instead of:                                                                                              Try this:           […]
- [How To Help Your Kids With Homework: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-with-homework-part-2/): My son has to write in a journal every night for his English class. He has a hard time coming up with topics and asks me to help. He does not like any of my suggestions and we end up fighting or I end up just writing it for him. I have had enough. What […]
- [How To Help Your Kids With Homework: Teaching Responsibility](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-help-your-kids-with-homework-teaching-responsibility/): Instead of:                             […]
- [Complaining Children: 5 Great Ways To Restore Peace To Your Home](https://parentingsimply.com/5-great-ways-to-handle-your/): Instead of: Try this: Children are often complaining and it drives us parents crazy. There are some things that children say that just pushes our buttons. We often have difficulty remaining calm and we respond in anger. This just makes the situation worse. We should try not to engage our children in conversation when […]
- [Stop Kids Fighting: 5 Ways To Enjoy A Peaceful Dinner](https://parentingsimply.com/stop-kids-fighting-5-ways-to-enjoy-a-peaceful-dinner/): Dear Adina, My kids are always fighting over who sits where at the dinner table. They all want to sit near my husband. Everyday there is a battle. I am getting so tired from this fighting. It’s...
- [Disciplining Your Kids: Can Laughter Be A Sign Of Defiance?](https://parentingsimply.com/disciplining-your-kids-can-laughter-be-a-sign-of-defiance/): Maddie was very upset. Her 4 year old son, Eli, was playing trucks with his friend, Sam. Suddenly, Eli grabbed the toy that Sam was playing with and wouldn’t give it back to him, making Sam cry. When Maddie admonished him for his behavior and made him go sit on the couch, he started to […]
- [Problem Solving Techniques For Kids: The Stale Snack Solution](https://parentingsimply.com/problem-solving-techniques-for-kids-the-stale-snack-solution/): I have always advocated problem solving with kids. It has always served me and my family well. Here is how I used it to handle, a most annoying but probably pretty standard domestic situation: In the summer with all the kids home, I was getting really irritated. I usually buy 2 bags of the same […]
- [Problem Solving Techniques For Kids: The Broken Computer](https://parentingsimply.com/problem-solving-techniques-for-kids-the-broken-computer/): As I said in a previous post, working with kids to solve the little and big domestic problems is a great alternative to accusing,giving commands and punishing kids. Here is another story on how this works: Our family laptop computer that we keep on the desk in the kitchen was not working. It does get […]
- [Praising Kids: Judge Them Favorably](https://parentingsimply.com/praising-kids-judge-them-favorably/): Praising children appropriately is an art. Many of us have been taught to praise children, by saying, “Good Job!”,”You are the best!”, “You are such a good girl!” Research has shown that this type of praise does not improve children’s self-esteem. Why? Because the above praise is actually a judgement of a child’s behavior. When […]
- [Advice For Moms: 4 Simple Ways To Manage The Frustrations of Motherhood](https://parentingsimply.com/advice-for-moms-3-simple-ways-to-manage-the-frustrations-of-motherhood/): sex Bunny_MadellineDear Adina, When I am busy in the kitchen getting breakfast or dinner ready my kids often do things to try and get my attention. I get so frustrated and mad. If they would just leave me alone and let me finish up I could get things done and then spend time with […]
- [Keeping Kids Safe On The Internet: Part 3](https://parentingsimply.com/keeping-kids-safe-on-the-internet-part-3/): In our previous post we discussed how to help our kids use the internet safely. In our last article of the series, we will talk about involving our kids in making the rules for the house computer and to remember that our families need time to download, I mean, connect without technology.   1. Decide […]
- [Resilient Kids: How To Help Your Kids Help Themselves](https://parentingsimply.com/resilience/): Don’t:                                                   Do: Parents are always wondering how to handle kids when they complain or when they express […]
- [Keeping Kids Safe On The Internet: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/keeping-kids-safe-on-the-internet-part-2/): In a previous post we discussed ways to help kids are kids safe on the internet and more specifically about letting your child have a facebook account. I had a lot of feedback from that post. It seems as if monitoring your kids online can be a quite a job and is not so simple. […]
- [Keeping Kids Safe On The Internet: The Facebook Dilemma](https://parentingsimply.com/keeping-kids-safe-on-the-internet-the-facebook-dilemma/): Dear Adina, My son is 13 and now he wants a facebook account. I have heard all the horror stories and I am really reluctant to allow it. I know many of his friends are on facebook and he feels left out. What should I do? I am in the same boat […]
- [Talking To Your Kids: The Best Ways To Communicate](https://parentingsimply.com/talking-to-your-kids-the-best-ways-to-communicate/): Dear Adina, My child will not talk to me. I try to talk to him but he doesn’t respond or ignores me. It seems to me to border on rude. What can I do to get him to talk? This is a question that I get a lot. You are not alone. […]
- [Teaching Kids Responsibility: Ask The Right Questions](https://parentingsimply.com/asking-vs-telling/): In a previous post we discussed the difference between an “Asking Parent” and a “Telling Parent.” That means instead of telling kids what to do all the time we should ask them questions that will teach them to be responsible, cooperate and involved in coming up with solutions for their everyday problems. A “Telling” parents […]
- [Review Of Class 6: Praise: The Absolute Best Way To Talk To Your Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-6-praise-the-absolute-best-way-to-talk-to-your-kids/): This last Monday was our last Parenting Simply Class. We discussed the following: 1. The importance of teaching our kids to have a positive attitude. 2. The right way to praise our children so that they have a strong sense of self. (No: Good job! Your the best!) 3. How to admonish children gently and […]
- [Review of Class 5: To Punish or Not To Punish: Is There a Better Way](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-5-to-punish-or-not-to-punish-is-there-a-better-way/): Our workshop is coming to a close. Our last class is this Wednesday evening, August 10,9-10 PM EST This week we discussed: 1. The problems with punishment, why punishment does not work. 2. 7 skills to use instead of punishing your child 3. 5 steps to problem solving Points To Ponder: Problem solving with your […]
- [Review of Class 4: How To Help Your Kids To Really Listen!](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-4-how-to-get-your-kids-to-really-listen/): Last week was Class 4. Time is flying! 4 more classes left of our 8 week session. In Class 4 we discussed the following: 1. Communication techniques to engage our children’s cooperation. 2. Psychological Realities of Child Development 3. More information on Children’s Normal Developmental Patterns We learned some ideas on how to deal with […]
- [Parenting Simply Foundations Course: How To Help Your Kids To Listen 1](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-3-how-to-get-your-kids-to-really-listen/): This past week was our third class in our “Parenting Simply Foundations Course.” We learnt the following: 1. How to set ourselves up for success so that are houses are running smoothly. 2. Why we need new skills to communicate with our children. 3. Clever ways to help our kids to listen. Our participants asked […]
- [Empathy For Kids: One Simple Way To Solve All Your Parenting Problems](https://parentingsimply.com/empathy-for-kids-one-simple-way-to-solve-all-your-parenting-problems/): When my clients ask me their parenting questions, 9 out of 10 times, I will ask parents, did you put yourself in your child’s shoes and feel what they are feeling? In other words, I am asking them if they empathized with their child. In all the classes that I teach, I emphasize the importance […]
- [Review of Class 2: Speaking to Your Child’s Heart While Encouraging Responsibility](https://parentingsimply.com/the-power-of-empathy-what-you-should-know/): This past week was our 2nd “Parenting Simply” Class. We discussed the following topics: -We don’t need to make sure our children are happy all the time. -Giving children healthy outlets for their difficult feelings. -The psychological paradox of child development. -Use empathy to set limits and maintain your authority in your home. -Managing Temper […]
- [Review of Class 1: Speaking To Your Child’s Heart While Encouraging Responsibility](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-1-speaking-to-your-childs-heart-while-encouraging-responsibility/): This past Wednesday was our first “Parenting Simply” workshop. We are off to a great start. We discussed the following topics: 1. Why it is hard for parents to empathize with their children. 2....
- [Children and Lying: 2 Great Strategies To Encourage Honesty](https://parentingsimply.com/children-and-lying-2-great-strategies-to-encourage-honesty/): Most experts agree that lying is a pretty typical childhood behavior and is usually a passing phase. Children will start lying at age around age 3. Developmentally they do not know the difference between reality and fantasy. They don’t even know that they are not telling the truth. At this age they also engage in […]
- [Children and Choices: Using Humor To Raise an Independent Child](https://parentingsimply.com/children-and-choices-how-to-raise-an-independent-child-use-humor/): In our previous posts we spoke about the philosophy behind offering children choices. We discussed why parent’s should offer children choices and how it benefits both adults and children. Just a quick review: Being independent and autonomous is a basic human need. Kids want their parent’s to take care of them but they want to […]
- [Praising Children: The Secret To Appreciating Your Child’s Goodness](https://parentingsimply.com/praising-children-the-secret-to-appreciating-your-childs-goodness/): My grandmother used to sing me this nursery rhyme and it has always stuck in my head: There was a little girl, Who had a little curl, Right in the middle of her forehead. When she was good, She was very, very good, But when she was bad, she was horrid. Now as an adult […]
- [Children and Choices: How To Raise An Independent Child: Part 2](https://parentingsimply.com/children-and-choices-how-to-raise-an-independent-child-part-2/): In our post last week we discussed how important it is to give our children choices. It helps them feel in charge of themselves, they get to exercise their independence and they also get a chance to practice their decision making skills. There are many more pluses to this parenting techniques of giving choices. Becky […]
- [Children and Choices: How To Raise An Independent Child: Part 1](https://parentingsimply.com/children-and-choices-how-to-raise-an-independent-child-part-1/): This past year, I had a back injury and was in bed for a week. I had to rely on others, i.e. my kind husband, kids and in-laws to take care of my most basic needs. It was not a pleasant experience. It was tough to be so completely dependent on my family. They were […]
- [Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Be Afraid To Let Them Be Sad](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-way-to-keep-your-family-happy-continued-let-them-be-sad/): When I was little girl I was a pretty happy kid. I didn’t get upset too often but when I did I wanted to be left alone. I remember my parents, teachers or my friends trying to cheer me up. Adults and kids alike would expend a lot of effort in shooing away the bad […]
- [Are Your Kids Back Talking? Learn One Simple Way To Stop Back Talk](https://parentingsimply.com/i-hate-you-the-best-way-to-manage-back-talk/): “I hate you!” “You are the worst mother in the world!” “You are so mean!” No parent likes to be on the receiving end of these accusations and insults. However, it does happen to the best of us. How do we deal with this? The answer is simple, stay calm and be empathetic. The definition […]
- [Whose Report Card Is It Anyway? Encourage Your Child To Take Responsibility For Their School Work](https://parentingsimply.com/report-cards-encouraging-responsibility-for-school-work/): I remember the feeling of anticipation and nervousness in elementary school when report cards were handed out. I wasn’t the greatest student but I always did okay, A’s, B’s and once in a while a few C’s. Whatever I did get my parents were pretty cool about it. They knew I was an avid reader […]
- [Positive Thinking Techniques: Help Your Child Think Happy](https://parentingsimply.com/help-your-child-change-their-negative-attitude/): When I went to my first conference on how to manage and run a successful website business I was overwhelmed. I kept on saying, “This is so hard”. The instructor said to me, “Don’t say it is hard. Say it is challenging. It will change your perspective.” He was right, it did. I don’t like […]
- [The Best Way To Keep Your Family Happy](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-way-to-keep-your-family-happy/): Our family just spent a lot of time together over the Spring holidays. We had lots of good times and some not so good times.  We all took turns being in a bad mood. After 15 years of motherhood it is still hard to admit that even adults (that includes me) get cranky and whiny. […]
- [Are We Doing Too Much For Our Kids?](https://parentingsimply.com/are-we-doing-too-much-for-our-kids/): I was once watching T.V. when I was a brand new mother. As I was about to turn it off, I heard “Parents, if you want to keep your child safe at the grocery store you need to stay tuned for this special report at 11.” Although I was exhausted, I couldn’t miss this. Wouldn’t […]
- [Why Can’t He Just Cooperate? How To Handle Your Non-Compliant Child](https://parentingsimply.com/why-cant-he-just-cooperate-how-to-handle-your-non-compliant-child/): Dear Adina, I have taken your class and have found it to be very helpful. I am able to use the communication techniques that you taught with all but one of my children. (I have four children) For example, I will say, “When all the blocks and legos are put away in the box, we […]
- [Having A Tough Conversation With Your Child: Start It Off Right](https://parentingsimply.com/having-a-tough-conversation-with-your-child-start-it-off-right/): Anytime we need to correct our children’s behavior we need to be extra sensitive. Children do not like to be criticized even in the nicest way possible. Any complaint or correction is viewed as negative. Even if a parent is trying to be honest and fair it does not mean that it is not hurtful […]
- [How To Use Empathy Even When You Don’t Think You Can](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-use-empathy-in-the-most-difficult-parenting-situations/): Empathy is one of the best techniques that you can use when communicating with your children. In my classes I encourage parents and caretakers to learn how to deliver empathy to their children. Parents who are more empathetic and manage their children’s feelings effectively will have better relationships with their children. Children of empathetic parents […]
- [3 Simple Ways To Help Your Defiant Child](https://parentingsimply.com/child-complaints/): I know that when my children become defiant, my initial reaction is to lash out at them and get really angry. “How dare they!” I will think. “After all I do for them, this is the way they talk to...
- [The Secret To Helping Your Child Abide By Your Rules](https://parentingsimply.com/the-secret-to-helping-your-child-abide-by-the-rules/): “My child tells me that I am not his boss!” “My daughter argues with me every time I tell her to turn off the TV!” “When I tell my son to go to clean his room, why can’t he just clean his room!” Children and Rules: When we make rules for our children we should […]
- [It’s Hard To Say “I’m Sorry”](https://parentingsimply.com/1906/): Parents need to know that saying “sorry” is part and parcel of teaching our children manners. If we want  our children to get along with others we need to help them find ways to make amends for their mistakes and misdeeds. Children need to learn the art of apology to help them throughout life. Friends […]
- [7 Ways To Help Your Anxious Child](https://parentingsimply.com/7-ways-to-help-your-anxious-child/): Do you find that your child is nervous? Does he/she tend to get upset before going to school or complain of stomachaches? Do you experience difficulties getting your child to do simple things, like going to a friend, playing on the local soccer team, visiting the relatives or going swimming? Your child may be experiencing […]
- [Learn 14 Great  Ways To Talk To Your Child](https://parentingsimply.com/learn-14-great-ways-to-talk-to-your-child/): A major part of your life as a parent will be spent talking to your kids. The way we talk to our children will affect the way they talk to us and to the other people in their lives. Words enable us to either make or break our relationship with our children. Here are 14 […]
- [3 Great Tips On Managing Sibling Rivalry](https://parentingsimply.com/3-great-tips-on-managing-sibling-rivalry/): Parents are always looking for better ways to handle sibling rivalry. Here are 3 simple tips to handle the worst of the name calling, tattle tales and complaining: Find out why these skills work and learn more in our latest “Sibling Rivalry” workshop.
- [Assign Positive Intent: More On How To Handle Sibling Rivalry](https://parentingsimply.com/assign-positive-intent-more-on-how-to-handle-sibling-rivalry/): Parents are always looking for encouragement on how to manage sibling rivalry. In a recent post we spoke about how important it is to “look for the good” in your children’s seemingly annoying interactions. We can take this one step further. Becky Bailey in her book, “Easy To Love, Difficult to Discipline” encourages parents to […]
- [End The Clothing Wars For Good](https://parentingsimply.com/end-the-clothing-wars-for-good/): ” I have nothing to wear!” can probably be heard in many households across America on most mornings of the week. A common dialogue goes like this: Many parents make the mistake of getting involved in the drama, when it is better to watch kindly from the sidelines. When we try to solve our children’s […]
- [Is Your Child Struggling In School: How Does Your Child Learn Best?](https://parentingsimply.com/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-child-who-cant-learn/): “My son is great at math, but he has such problems in language arts” “My child thinks he is stupid. He hates school. But you should see the way he cares for our pets.” “My daughter reads about and hour everyday but she can’t even figure out basic science facts.” Here is something all parents […]
- [How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/stop-yelling-at-your-kids/): Raising children requires a tremendous amount of patience. Unfortunately, most parents do not have an endless supply of this necessary virtue. All too often we get aggravated and angry with our children. If you want to effectively manage your anger, stop yelling at your kids and keep their self-esteem intact, read on! I want you to […]
- [The Key To Managing Sibling Rivalry](https://parentingsimply.com/the-key-to-managing-sibling-rivalry/): My children bicker all the time what can I do? The fighting is driving me crazy and I have no idea how to handle it? Will my children every get along? Does this sound familiar? Yesterday my daughter and son were actually arguing over whether or not the limousine they saw when we stopped at […]
- [Review of Class 1: Speaking To Your Child’s Heart While Encouraging Responsibility](https://parentingsimply.com/review-of-class-1-speaking-to-your-childs-heart-while-encouraging-responsibility-2/): This past Tuesday was our first “HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN WORKSHOP.” We are off to a great start. We discussed the following topics: 1. Why it is so hard to empathize with our children. 3. Parents feel that children get upset over trivial matters and we try to teach them that they […]
- [The Key To Parenting Perfectly](https://parentingsimply.com/the-key-to-parenting-perfectly/): In one of my parenting classes we went around the room introducing ourselves. One exuberant Mom told everyone her name and then said, “I am here because I want to be the perfect Mom.” I wanted to tell her that she had come to the wrong place and that there is no such thing as […]
- [Join Our “How To Talk” Workshop In Cleveland!](https://parentingsimply.com/join-our-how-to-talk-workshop-in-cleveland/): Join Adina Soclof in Cleveland for a hands-on workshop on communication strategies that help kids listen, cooperate, and feel genuinely connected to you.
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- [“She Is So Mean!” Help Your Child Manage Her Friendships](https://parentingsimply.com/she-is-so-mean-help-your-child-manage-her-friendships/): Dear Adina, My daughter plays with a few girls on our block. Inevitably after an hour of playing time something happens that upsets her. Usually they can’t agree on a game to play together or they argue over how the make-believe scenario should unfold. She comes to me crying and says, “No one ever […]
- [How To Talk So Kids Will Listen Workshop](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-workshop/): Learn the communication strategies that transform how families connect. Join Adina Soclof's workshop and discover simple tools to create a calmer, more cooperative home.
- [2 Simple Ways To Help Your Child Listen](https://parentingsimply.com/2-simple-ways-to-get-your-child-to-listen/): “My child does not listen to me” is something I hear often from parents. Setting the table, getting out of bed, coming home on time and eating meals, children have a hard time  listening to their parents.  One of my clients, needed to pull her car into the garage. She asked her son to move out […]
- [5 Simple Steps to Being A Great Mom](https://parentingsimply.com/5-simple-steps-to-being-a-great-mom/): Being a mother always seem to bring out our biggest insecurities. When I first became a Mom I was always wondering, was I doing it right? Am I nursing enough times during the day? Is this the way you are supposed to give a bath? As they got older it got even harder. “Should I […]
- [Why Can’t I Eat It? What You Need To Say To Your Allergic Child](https://parentingsimply.com/why-cant-i-eat-it-what-you-need-to-say-to-your-allergic-child/): Dear Adina, We just found out that my son is allergic to about 10 different foods. He is really upset about it. He keeps on saying” Why can’t I eat it?”, ” I hate allergies!” “Why do these bad things happen to me?”, “I am so unlucky I can’t eat anything I want to.” I […]
- [5 Simple Ways To Help Your Child Get Organized](https://parentingsimply.com/5-simple-ways-to-help-your-child-get-organized/): Is your child constantly losing things? Does your child have trouble remembering to bring his books home from school? Is your child always searching for that elusive homework sheet? Does he/she constantly lose pens, pencils and other school supplies? Does their book bag look like a disaster area? Some people are born organized and have no trouble […]
- [Your Child Can Succeed In School: What You Need To Say](https://parentingsimply.com/motivating-our-children-to-learn-what-you-need-to-say/): Carol Dweck, a leading psychologist at Columbia University advises parents to stop praising children for their innate intelligence. When we tell children, “you are so smart”, “you are so bright”, “you are best at math” we are doing a great disservice. In documented studies, children praised in this way, have a hard time performing well […]
- [How To Manage Your Strong Willed Child](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-manage-your-strong-willed-child/): Hi! We have an issue that we need help solving. My wife has seen and read your articles and enjoys your writing and feels you have good things to say. We are parents of a 3-year old boy and 9 month old girl. The reason for our letter is our strong willed child. We love […]
- [Improve Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence](https://parentingsimply.com/discover-ways-to-improve-your-childs-emotional-intelligence/): Children and teens often have conflicting emotions. Managing their emotions may overwhelm them. Temper tantrums, bad moods, slammed doors and arguments can result. It is helpful to teach kids to recognize and voice their feelings in appropriate ways. One of those ways is to introduce them to the sophisticated notion of experiencing two feelings at […]
- [Connect With Your Kids: Send a Positive Note](https://parentingsimply.com/connect-with-your-kids-send-a-positive-note/): In our class on positive reinforcement we discussed ways that we can boost our child’s self-esteem. The Moms in the class decided to write their children a note. They would describe all the positive things the child had done that day. Here are two examples of the notes that were written to their school aged […]
- [Go Ahead, Make Mistakes: Fostering Resilience in Our Children](https://parentingsimply.com/go-ahead-make-mistakes-fostering-resilience-in-our-children/): In order to foster resilience in our children we need to have the right parenting philosophy. We need to be clear what our goals are for our children and what are job is as parents. Our main objective as parents should be to teach our children enough life skills so that they can manage one […]
- [MotherStyles: What Do You Do Best?](https://parentingsimply.com/motherstyles/): Recently, there have been a number of  new scientific studies discussing ways to  help people find  “authentic happiness”. Researchers report that, “utilizing one’s strengths correlates with greater creativity, productivity, and excellence – all ingredients of professional and career success. On the personal side, maximizing the use of personal strengths yields greater happiness and feelings of […]
- [The Absolute Best Way To Connect With Your Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/the-absolute-best-way-to-connect-with-your-kids/): What’s the absolute best way to connect with your kids? Use Empathy! When we are empathetic with our children we truly show our children that we care and we “get them.” Enter into their world: Empathy is a fundamental “people skill.” Just saying, “I understand how you feel” is not enough. Empathy means entering the […]
- [The Best Parenting Technique: Laugh With Your Children](https://parentingsimply.com/the-best-parenting-technique-wlaugh-with-your-children/): We all remember the times where we laughed so hard we almost cried. There is no better way to connect with others. Family and friends bond over a good laugh.  Not only that, it is now a known fact, laughter is the best medicine. Researchers have found that laughter: Lowers blood pressure Reduces stress hormones […]
- [Do We Really Need Parenting Classes?](https://parentingsimply.com/do-we-really-need-parenting-classes/): Why this abundance of parenting books and classes? Are we doing it all wrong? Is our generation different then previous generations? Why isn’t love enough anymore? Modern parents are facing challenges that were unheard of 50, 60 years ago. Technology has developed so quickly in the past 100 years we can hardly stop for a […]
- [Why Kids Are Not Listening and What You Need To Do](https://parentingsimply.com/why-kids-are-not-listening-and-what-you-need-to-do/): It is often lamented that children are misbehaving more and more. Whining, tantrums, back talk are the norm. Parents are often at a loss on how to manage their children’s negative behavior and struggle to set limits and stick to their rules. Most adults would agree that they are uncomfortable asserting authority in their home […]
- [More On Looking For The Good: Improve Your Kid’s Behavior](https://parentingsimply.com/more-on-looking-for-the-good-reinforcing-positive-behavior/): The key to reinforcing good behavior in children is to  “look for the good.”  Train yourself to see good even in the little things your child does. Mention it to them in a neutral and gentle manner. According to Jewish thought “One good deed leads to another good deed.” That is true in […]
- [Gratitude: The Key To Teaching Your Child Appreciation](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-children-gratitude/): Jeffrey  Froh a professer from Hofstra University ran a study on how to increase gratitude and unselfish behavior in junior high and high school students. He based this study on the work of Robert Emmons of the University of California. Emmons had college students write a gratitude journal everyday. Emmon’s study was a success.  Most […]
- [5 Surefire Ways To Stop Losing It With Your Kids](https://parentingsimply.com/5-surefire-ways-to-stop-losing-it-with-your-kids/): Every parent messes up. We say things we don’t mean. We yell at our kids because we are tired. We sometimes blame our children for things they never did. We may accuse our children of behaving badly when that was never their intention. We act in a way that we swore we would never act. […]
- [Kids Online: What You Need To Know To Keep Them Safe](https://parentingsimply.com/kids-online-what-you-need-to-know-to-keep-them-safe/): I just attended a highly informative and eye-opening lecture given by Philip Rosenthal, Computer and Internet Safety Expert. Back in the 1990’s, when  the internet was just starting to become popular, Rosenthal designed and implemented the Computer Crime Unit for the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department, tracking and arresting computer based child abusers. As internet use […]
- [Selfish Behavior: The Key To Turning Your Child Around](https://parentingsimply.com/selfish-behavior-the-key-to-turning-your-child-around/): I am having a hard time with my 7 year old daughter. Yesterday was particularly difficult. I made her a beautiful birthday party with the exact cake that she wanted. She has very generous...
- [Teach Your Children To Remain Calm: 4 Easy Steps](https://parentingsimply.com/teach-your-children-to-remain-calm-4-easy-steps/): Meeting life’s challenges with calmness is a value that can be taught to children. The little annoyances in life, not being able to find the right outfit, a broken zipper, misplaced keys are easier to manage when we are relaxed. Reacting with equilibrium to small frustrations trains your mind for the big stuff, helping you […]
- [How To Listen To Your Teen](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-listen-to-your-teen/): Everyone needs their feelings to be accepted and heard, and that includes children and adolescents. Although I do not advocate treating our children as friends, I will make an exception in this case and say, when our children are upset and frustrated we should try to listen to them the way we would listen to […]
- [Two Simple Ways To Help You Talk To Your Teen](https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-talk-to-teens/): Teens are in a stage where they are trying to individuate. A teenager needs to separate from his/her parents and become their own independent person. Teens seem to live by the principle of “You can’t tell me what to do!” This  is a natural result of their struggle to find themselves. They relay this message […]
- [Should You Say You’re Sorry To Your Kids?](https://parentingsimply.com/should-you-say-youre-sorry-to-your-kids/): Every parent messes up. We say things we don’t mean. We yell at our kids because we are tired. We sometimes blame our children for things they never did. We may accuse our children of behaving badly when that was never there intention. In all these situations we can and should say we are sorry. […]
- [Stop The Whining Now!](https://parentingsimply.com/discover-ways-to-stop-the-whining-now/): What is it about whining that drives most parents up the wall? Is it the nagging, annoying, shrill sound of it? Or maybe that it always starts at the most inconvenient time? We should remember that everyone whines once in a while. Adults do it- we have just learned to modulate our voice so that […]
- [Moms Have Got A Lot To Do: Manage Your Time Effectively](https://parentingsimply.com/got-a-lot-to-do-manage-your-time-effectively/): Sometimes I feel like my world is spinning out of control. There is always so much to do, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning. In our fast paced world it is important to stop and think about effective ways to manage our time. Julie Morgenstern, in her book “Time Management from the Inside Out” advises […]
- [The Absolute Best Way To Parent: Use Your Strengths](https://parentingsimply.com/the-absolute-best-way-to-parent-use-your-strengths/): Positive psychologist have been studying ways to help people find authentic happiness. Researchers report that, “utilizing one’s strengths correlates with greater creativity, productivity, and excellence – all ingredients of professional and career success. On the personal side, maximizing the use of personal strengths yields greater happiness and feelings of well-being”. We can apply this principle […]
- [Help Your Kids to Listen With One Simple Phrase](https://parentingsimply.com/get-your-kids-to-listen-with-one-simple-phrase/): It is often lamented that children are misbehaving more and more. Whining, tantrums, back talk are the norm. Parents are often at a loss on how to manage their children’s negative behavior and struggle to set limits and stick to their rules. Most adults would agree that they are uncomfortable asserting authority in their home […]
- [6 Ways to Manage Your Child’s Tantrums](https://parentingsimply.com/6-ways-to-manage-your-childs-tantrums/): I got the following email from a mother: Hi Adina, My 4-year old daughter seems to fly off the handle and get angry for no reason. For example, this morning, she woke up cheerfully, got dressed, brushed her teeth and washed up without a problem. At breakfast, out of nowhere, she starts yelling at her […]
- [The Absolute Best Way To Praise Your Child](https://parentingsimply.com/the-absolute-best-way-to-praise-your-child/): When praising children we should avoid using evaluative praise, “good boy”, good job” or “your the best.” We should use descriptive praise, which has 3 components: 1. Describe what you see 2. Describe how it made you feel 3. Sum up the behavior in a word Learn more great skills like these to communicate more […]
- [Improve Your Communication With Your Child: Write a Note](https://parentingsimply.com/improve-your-communication-with-your-child-write-a-note/): Children are always excited to get notes and just the novelty of it will usually ensure cooperation. Teenagers like it because it is silent; there is no nagging voice to listen to. Often children will write a note back. Learn more great skills like these to communicate more effectively with your child in our “How […]
- [Improve Your Communication With Your Child: Give information](https://parentingsimply.com/improve-your-communication-give-information/): Note the neutral and non-confrontational tone with just changing a few words around in a sentence. Giving information reduces conflict. Learn more great skills like these to communicate more effectively with your child in our “How To Talk” telephone workshop. Adapted From: Faber, A., Mazlish, E. (1999). How To Talk So Kids Will Listen. NY: Harper […]
- [The Secret to Giving Good Advice](https://parentingsimply.com/the-secret-to-giving-good-advice-2/): Do your children respond to your wise and sensible advice with eye rolling and annoyance? Join the club. Here is what you need to know to get your children to listen to you and respond positively to your advice. Children and teens have a hard time accepting advice from their parents. Giving advice to children […]
- [Affiliate Text Promos](https://parentingsimply.com/affiliate-text-promos/): Imagine… your children listening to you the FIRST TIME! The How To Talk So Kids Will Listen Workshop will show you how to create a calmer, happier family environment. Here’s the HTML code for the...
- [The Trick To Managing Oppositional Behavior](https://parentingsimply.com/the-trick-to-managing-oppositional-behavior/): Instead of telling children what not to do, tell them what they can do. This fundamental principle is the trick to communicating effectively with children especially those exhibiting oppositional behavior. Don’t directions “Don’t put your feet on the table” “Don’t go in the street” “Don’t be naughty” “Don’t be so loud” “Don’t be obnoxious” “Don’t […]
- [Why Is There Always A Problem Right When It Is Time To Go?](https://parentingsimply.com/why-is-there-always-a-problem-right-when-it-is-time-to-go/): Does your child always seem to have some sort of problem every time you try to leave? Does your child come home from school in a bad mood? Do you battle with your child to get his coat on? Your child probably has trouble with transitions. Adaptability is the ability to make smooth transitions. Some […]
- [What Is Misbehavior? The Experts Talk](https://parentingsimply.com/what-is-misbehavior-the-experts-talk/): What is “misbehavior”? Here are excerpts from a number of parenting books that will help us understand the nature of “misbehavior.” Enjoy: “When you look closely you will see that misbehavior is...
- [Can You Punish Your Teen? A Better Way](https://parentingsimply.com/punishment-and-teens-a-better-way/): My daughter drove home from a party after curfew with 2 friends in the car. This is illegal in our state. She was honest with me and told me what happened. Her friend was drunk and my daughter volunteered to drive her home. I don’t know what to […]
- [Teaching Your Child Kindness](https://parentingsimply.com/teaching-your-child-kindness/): When parents ask me, ” How do I teach my child to be kind?” I tell them, instead of focusing on the times your child is unkind, be on the lookout for any little act of kindness on their part. Point it out to them. Try to ignore the times that they are unkind. When […]
- [The Easiest Way To Improve Your  Child’s Behavior: Look for the Good](https://parentingsimply.com/the-easiest-way-to-improve-your-childs-behavior-look-for-the-good/): Positive Psychology is a recent branch of psychology that deals with theories and practices involving human happiness. Positive Psychologist are encouraging patients to focus on what they have accomplished and done right during the day instead of what they have not accomplished or what has gone wrong. They maintain that this shift of attitude can […]
- [My Child is Stealing: What Should I Do?](https://parentingsimply.com/my-child-is-stealing-what-should-i-do/): Dear Adina, My 5-year old son has been stealing. I found money that he had taken from a neighbor’s house. He also came home from school with money I know for sure he didn’t get from me. He denies that he took it and says he does not know where it came from. How can […]
- [New Ways To Have Peace In Your Home:  Accept Your Bad Moods](https://parentingsimply.com/new-ways-to-have-peace-in-your-home-accept-your-bad-moods/): Ever just had a bad day where everything you say or do seems to be wrong? Are there days where you just seem to be in slow motion? We all experience days like that. Low states and bad moods are an annoying but intrinsic part of life. I call these types of days, “Alexander and […]
- [What You Need To Do To Be Happy](https://parentingsimply.com/what-you-need-to-do-to-be-happy/): Positive Psychology is a recent branch of psychology that has developed theories and practices involving human happiness. Practitioners of positive psychology encourage people to increase their well-being by shifting attention to the more positive aspects of life. Their suggestions include: 1. Every evening think over your day and note your accomplishments, what went right. 2. […]
- [Discover Ways To Help Your Sensitive Child](https://parentingsimply.com/the-key-to-loving-a-sensitive-child/): I have a large family. I have one daughter- one of the middle children- who is always whining and clingy. She uses this piercing voice when she does not get what she wants. When the house gets busy, dinner time or in the morning, that is when she starts. All I do is yell at […]
- [The Key To Being A Loving Mother](https://parentingsimply.com/the-key-to-being-a-loving-mother/): I was just counseling a mother, who kept on saying, “I can’t handle my kid, he is so difficult.”  One of the strategies that we discussed was changing her mindset. I told her to tell herself, “I can handle this. Sometimes my kids misbehaves but most of the […]
- [A Love Of Words, A Passion for Pragmatics](https://parentingsimply.com/a-love-of-words-a-passion-for-pragmatics-4/): I have always loved words. What fascinated me was the manipulation of words to give the right amount of meaning and flavor to what I wanted to express. Words, I noted, can be used in a myriad of ways to create connections between people, reflect emotions, promote good will, make strong statements, and soothe anger. […]
- [Empathy: The Key To Emotional Intelligence](https://parentingsimply.com/empathy-the-key-to-emotional-intelligence/): When adults dismiss children’s feelings, we essentially tell them that their problems are unimportant. They become stuck in their negative emotions and direct their anger toward the adult. As soon as we empathize, they feel understood and can move forward to solve their problem or can let go of their negative emotions. This creates good […]
- [Empathy: How to Teach Your Child What is Important In Life](https://parentingsimply.com/empathy-teach-your-child-what-is-important-in-life/): My son is having trouble with his schoolwork. He says he is dumb, I tell him he is not, and it doesn’t seem to help he just gets more upset. My child complains because all his friends have ipods, Nintendo’s, and flat screen TV’s and he doesn’t. Anything I say to him makes him roll […]
- [New and Improved Ways To Boost Your Child’s Self Esteem](https://parentingsimply.com/new-and-improved-ways-to-boost-your-childs-self-esteem/): Dear Adina, My daughter seems to have low self-esteem. She says things like “I am so stupid.” “I am not as pretty as so and so” or “I can’t do anything right” etc. I keep on telling her she is pretty and smart and fun; she gets annoyed and says “you just say that because […]
- [Helping Your Teen Deal with Aggression](https://parentingsimply.com/helping-your-teen-deal-with-aggression/): Children learn what they live. Teenagers are no exception. If they live in a household where shouting, profanity, or worse- goes on. It is more likely that the teen will deal with aggression in the same manner. But even in households where these examples have not been set, many teens go through an aggressive or […]

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