This may sound scary, but I promise it isn’t... We will NOT be letting your kids run the house! We are talking about handing off power and control over insignificant things. Let that sink in… It is not our job to control our kids, but to set our kids up in a way that teaches them how … [Read more...] about 3 Quick and Easy Ways You Can Empower Your Kids Every Single Day
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6 Everyday Routines That Will Curb Difficult Behavior
Creating routines is one of the most powerful forms of limit setting that parents can do with their kids. Positive Discipline routines help to… Eliminate power struggles Give kids a way to contribute to the family Provide kids with a sense of security and belonging Create a calmer … [Read more...] about 6 Everyday Routines That Will Curb Difficult Behavior
How to Encourage Your Toddler to be Calm and Obedient at Bedtime
The freedom is so close you can almost taste it. The vision of you cozied up under a warm blanket in your recliner watching a new episode of your favorite trashy reality show while drinking a glass of wine begins to fill your head. If anyone was wondering, my trashy reality shows of choice … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Your Toddler to be Calm and Obedient at Bedtime
9 Morning Routine Steps Every Parent Needs to Know About
Mornings with toddlers are anything but relaxing and joyful. In fact, they can be flat out stressful and frustrating as you chase them around the house trying to get them dressed, teeth brushed, and hair combed so you can be out the door on time. And don’t even get me started on the battle that … [Read more...] about 9 Morning Routine Steps Every Parent Needs to Know About
29 Genius Ways You Can Use a Visual Timer to Dramatically Improve Your Toddler’s Behavior
Did you know that one of the most common triggers for problem behavior is transitioning between activities, places, and objects of attention? Think about your toddler’s behavior struggles yesterday. Did they happen when your child was... asked to turn off the iPad? told that it was time … [Read more...] about 29 Genius Ways You Can Use a Visual Timer to Dramatically Improve Your Toddler’s Behavior
Positive Discipline Simplified: A Beginner’s Guide for Proactive Parents
Parenting little ones is a whole lot tougher when you don’t have a solid discipline plan in place. The problem with this is that most parents waver back and forth between different parenting styles because they aren’t exactly sure what to do. If you have already found yourself doing more nagging … [Read more...] about Positive Discipline Simplified: A Beginner’s Guide for Proactive Parents