Whatever your child’s age, it’s important to be consistent when it comes to discipline. If parents don’t stick to the rules and consequences they set up, their kids aren’t likely to either. Here are some ideas about how to vary your approach to discipline to best fit your family. Ages 0 to 2 Babies and …
“Bring up your children in the love and fear of the Lord; study their dispositions and their temperaments, and deal with them accordingly, never allowing yourself to correct them in the heat of passion; teach them to love you rather than to fear you.” (Discourses of Brigham Young, sel. John A. Widtsoe, Salt Lake City: Deseret …
Your little girl talks back to you, your small son hits the baby. What can you do? The short-term results of discipline include surviving each day with the house, the children, and your nerves relatively undamaged. But the long-term results of discipline determine the kinds of parents your children become and the understanding they gain …
This article is written by Kelsey Ganes, a self-admitted multi-exceptional young adult. She offers parents advice on twice-exceptionality from a teen’s point of view. Topics For Parents: Parenting for High Potential Twice Exceptional: Learning Disabilities Author Ganes, K. Publisher 2e Newsletter Year April 2005 As parents, part of your job description is to be the …
By Paul O’Brien Children, at times, seem to have a bizarre and surreal perspective on life. A teenage relative told us how, when he was little, his mother announced the imminent arrival of a new member of the family. Remembering how she had thrown out the old vacuum cleaner when she bought a new one, he …
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My favorite comedian is Brian Regan. He has a bit related to parenting that I absolutely love. Here’s my paraphrase: A child is beaming about the balloon he just received. Unfortunately, he accidentally lets go and the balloon flies away. The child begins to scream and cry. His parent responds to the crying …
“Dr. Laura — I came across your website a month ago and have been trying to follow the advice in your emails. I am amazed at the difference in my children in just this short time. Mostly, I try to just stop when I get upset and see things from their point of view. Thank …
If you’re a single parent, you might worry about whether you can create a happy, healthy family for your children. As you long as you give your children a secure emotional base and clear boundaries for behaviour, they’ll usually be OK. On this page: Single parenting and successful families Single parents: building positive relationships with your …
What are some ways to avoid the stress of being a single parent? Single parenthood can bring added pressure and stress to the job of raising children. With no one to share day-to-day responsibilities or decision-making, single parents must provide greater support for their children while they themselves may feel alone. The following suggestions may …
You can be a successful parent, regardless of your family circumstances. What matters is how children are parented, not the type of household they live in. In particular, spending time with your child is important for every single parent. In particular, spending time with your child is important for every single parent. What makes a …