Category: Parenting Corner

Public Tantrums

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We’ve all been there, either with your child or you’ve seen someone else’s; you’re in the grocery store and there’s a kid having a complete melt-down, screaming and refusing to do what they are asked. In that moment, with everyone watching, whom do you parent for? Is it for the child who has had enough… Read more »

Cracking the Code…

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Attention seeking behavior, such as whining, temper tantrums, and yelling, cannot only be embarrassing but also emotionally draining. Empathize with them. This can be hard to do when your child is acting up, but it is important to remember your children are coming from a place of emotional immaturity. Empathizing does not mean giving them what they… Read more »

Dethrone the Lie’s Power

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Few things are as universally unacceptable as lying; it’s why parents get so worried when they find out their child has told them a lie. One lie can lead to another and all the sudden you have a sneaky child on your hands. The next step is blaming yourself; you must have done something to… Read more »

Don’t “Just Do It” For Them…

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(Continued thread from last month’s “Tips of the Trade: Consistency Molds Our Youth”) Despite its importance, consistency is one of the most difficult areas for many parents. As humans, we get frustrated, annoyed, run out of time, or simply don’t have the energy that day to enforce the rules. Sometimes, it’s just easier to do… Read more »

Natural Consequences Teach Wonders!

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Each day, we are faced with consequences at every turn.  They can be good consequences when we turn in an assignment that has been researched and prepared to the best of our ability; or they can be negative consequences when we choose not to show up to our job.  It’s our choice, we have the… Read more »

The Power of Choice

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When presenting the power of choice, remember you are in control of your own life and your behavior. Use this fact to enforce positive behavior on the youth’s part by showing how good choices lead to good outcomes, “I will read you a bed time story as soon as you are lying still in your… Read more »

Engaging the Opposition

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This summer, open up communications with your teen. Set up conflict resolution in a neutral location and avoid attacking. Calmly explain the issue at hand and actively listen to the teen’s response. Keep the message brief to your teen tuning you out and, while it may seem too difficult, it’s important to keep your verbal… Read more »