Most of us were yelled at as kids, so we assume that yelling is what we’re supposed to do when correcting our own kid’s behavior. But yelling at a child produces fear and resentment, not cooperation. Here's how to change your response to misbehavior.
How do you find out if you're a good mother? Who is the judge? The answers are closer at hand than you'd think — and they might surprise you.
Do you ever wonder why, despite the fact that you've told your child the house rules, he still isn’t cooperating? Kids need the rules broken down into age appropriate steps so that there are no questions. Here are some examples that will help you do this
Does your child have trouble waiting his turn? Does he grab things you've told him not to touch? This doesn't make him "bad," just impulsive. And impulse control can't be taught with a one-time lecture. Here's what to do instead.
Parental praise isn't the surefire ticket to self-esteem we once thought. Here's how to praise your kids in a way that really sets them up for success in life.
The scariest thing in the world is seeing your child bolt from your side and run straight into traffic. Here are two smart ways to teach little ones how to be safe and responsible pedestrians — without constantly holding their hands.
There are many professionals who say they have the answers to what’s going on with your child, and how you should parent. Some even suggest that their knowledge is more important than your intuition as a mom. I'm a parenting coach myself, but I disagree!
Many parents realize that what they’re doing to correct behavior isn’t working, but keep doing it because they don’t know what else to do. Here are some new ideas to try.
TIME asked, “Are You Mom Enough?” I say, According to whom? Who gets to decide if I’m mom enough? These kinds of statements do nothing but make us moms turn on one another to justify our choices. But there's another, better option.
If you ever feel cranky, rushed, frustrated, or resentful these days, you're not alone. But did you know that there’s something your child does every single day that can change the way you look at your stressful, busy life?
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