The Problem with Constantly Needing to Correct a Child
The reason needing to correct a child constantly is a big problem. What you can do to fix it and avoid this difficulty. Shortly before my third child was born, …
Funnel
As your child gets older, you need to allow your child have more freedoms without giving too many freedoms. Read these posts to understand the funnel.
Adding Freedom and Responsibility for School-Aged Kids
Should You Control the Environment for Your Children. What you should try to control and what you should let go. I have talked about Controlling Environment for Toddlers. Last month, I …
Finding Balance When Protecting Children
How much is too much protection? Can you protect your child too long? Will that lead to long-term issues if you do? As parents, we really, really want to protect …
Why Toddlers Really Need Boundaries
Toddlers do not want boundaries, but they need them! How to help your child learn what is okay and what isn’t okay, and why you want to do so. Toddlers …
Start as You Mean to Go On as a Parent
Start as You Mean to Go On as a Parent. Do not start habits you will later want to break or allow habits you will later want to break. Just …
How to Know What Freedoms to Give Baby
How to Know What Freedoms to Give Baby. Understanding the concept of freedoms and knowing how to respond when baby tests those limits. The idea of freedoms is talked about …