How to Handle Phone Interruptions
Do your kids come running to interrupt you as soon as you get on the phone? Here's why kids do this, and how you can meet their needs while still answering or making that call.
Sharon Silver
Sharon Silver has lived what every parent is living: a real life, parenting real children. She's a parenting educator, speaker, coach, and radio and TV host with an intuitive understanding of the challenges parents face. Educated in parenting and early childhood development, with four certifications as a Parent Educator, she is a former facilitator for both The Cline/Fay Institute and Redirecting Children's Behavior, as well as the founder of Proactive Parenting. Learn more about Sharon at proactiveparenting.net and reactrespond.com.
Sharon Silver has lived what every parent is living: a real life, parenting real children. She's a parenting educator, speaker, coach, and radio and TV host with an intuitive understanding of the challenges parents face. Educated in parenting and early childhood development, with four certifications as a Parent Educator, she is a former facilitator for both The Cline/Fay Institute and Redirecting Children's Behavior, as well as the founder of Proactive Parenting. Learn more about Sharon at proactiveparenting.net and reactrespond.com.
Sharon's Books
Stop Reacting and Start Responding
"Stop Reacting and Start Responding™* is a no-nonsense, reality-based book written in the "blog" style, using short, concise tips. It offers quick tips at the end of each topic to remind parents what to do when a parent and/or child is reacting.
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Sharon's Recent Articles
The Key to Parenting Well Even When You're Stressed
Have you ever had one of those over-the-top-days where all the stress you're holding in comes flying out of your mouth— directed at your child? This usually makes everything worse! Here's the key to parenting well even when you're stressed.
How to Teach a Child About Being Grateful
Most of us get embarrassed when our child doesn’t say thank you, and rightfully so. Here are 4 ways to teach a child to really mean it when he says "please" and "thank you," and even how to express sincere thanks for a gift he doesn't like.
How My Stepdad Won Me Over
Why do some kids warm to their step parents while others spend years fighting them? A parenting coach shares the story of her own parents' painful divorce — and the smart steps her new step dad took to earn her love and respect.
7 Fixes for the Homework Battle
Kids hate homework and will try anything to get out of it. But spare yourself the nightly battle with these seven new ways to help kids get focused — and get their homework done.
What Kids Need Most When They Misbehave
Nothing's harder than seeing your child emotionally upset, frustrated, or reaping the consequences of a bad choice. Every parent wants to jump in and make a rescue! Here's why you shouldn't.
How to Help Your Child Listen and Cooperate
Life is busy and we parents often rattle off requests, chores, and corrections to our kids all at once so we can go back doing the adult things we have to do. Then, when our kids don't listen, we're frustrated. Here's the secret to getting cooperation.
6 Ways to Help with Separation Anxiety at School
Try as you might, separation anxiety is not something you can talk your child out of. The solution comes over time and through her own experience of safety. Still, there are ways you can help speed that process along. Here are six of them.
Three Solutions to Sibling Fights
Some siblings immediately adore each other, and some are like oil and water. But part of what children can learn from siblings is how to get along with others. Here are three ways you can help, including ideas on handling "It's not fair!"
6 Products That Help Kids Cooperate with Parents
From battles over teeth brushing to showdowns over holding your hand in the parking lot, everyday routines can become mighty power struggles between you and your child. Here are six great products that make these daily tasks easier.
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