Tag: Parenting

Parenting Corner- Family Time During the Holidays

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The holiday break is upon us! How do we make the most out of having our kids in the house for days on end?! Use this time to strengthen your relationship with your kids. How often are you able to have the kids around consistently without them having to run around doing 8 other things like sports, school, homework, and etc.? Make the most out of your time with them!

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 »