Are You falling for the Trantrum Trick?
“Home is the place where boys and girls first learn how to limit their wishes, abide by rules, and consider the rights and needs of others.” – Sidonie Gruenberg, author
Do You Have Expectations?
“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” -Michael Jordan, US Basketball star
How Boundary Setting Can Positively Affect Children
By: Tamara Wilhelm, MA, LMHC
Positive Parenting: Roles for Parents of Teens – Teri Claassen MSW, LCSW
Parenting a teen can be an extremely stressful stage for parents. They often feel overwhelmed and sucked into the wild roller coaster ride of adolescence. This can leave a parent unsure of what a healthy role looks like.
Positive Parenting: Utilizing Discipline to Teach by Natalie Chandler, MA, LMHC
When we hear the word “discipline” we generally think of punishment. However, it is important to remember that discipline is really about teaching. The word disciple comes from the word discipline. When you think of Jesus’ disciples, they were people…
Are you going to saw the sawdust today?
From Screamfree Parenting by Hal Runkel
Letting the chips fall just might surprise you!
I have a story to share with you from a mom who I coached nearly 9 months ago. She sent me a message on Facebook the other day and told me her dilemma….. her son left that morning for school…
Are you treating your kids like they are stupid?
It has been an interesting few days at our house since I picked up the book by Dr. Kevin Leman, “Have a New Kid by Friday.” Now I really truly HATE the title – I think it is rather misleading,…
Empty threats and broken promises…….are they the same?
From “Screamfree Parenting” by Hal Runkel