Teach Kids “Why” (no “because I said so”)
The reason parents should not say “Because I said so” but should rather explain the “why” behind rules they give their kids. I think a right of passage for life …
Discipline
Learn effective ways to discipline your children. You can start discipline as young as with your baby! Learn tips for correcting and training children of all ages, from baby through teen years. Get a solid foundation from my post Discipline 101: The Basics of Correcting Children. Read all about my Discipline Phrases to be prepared to respond to children when they misbehave. You can read up on consequences and find different discipline methods.
Hey Parents! Moral Training Starts With You
If you want to raise your children to be good people, you need to demonstrate those qualities to your child. Last week, we talked about the moral precept of teaching …
Thankful Report: How I Did
Did you do it? Did you count your blessings this month? I know a lot of you have because I have enjoyed reading your daily posts on Facebook of what …
Teach Kids What is Right, Not Just What is Wrong
Focus on teaching what is the right choice and not just always telling your child what is the wrong thing to do. If you got to an intersection and you …
First Time Obedience–First Things First
How to get started with First Time Obedience Fundamentals. Learn how to get your child to obey the first time you give an instruction. by Maureen Monfore First-time obedience (FTO) …
Importance of Showing Gratitude
November seems to be the perfect month to talk gratitude. Last year I talked about teaching gratitude. I focused a lot on being a good example of gratitude to teach …
Why You Need to Share Control with Your Child
You cannot make every decision for your kid. As your little one gets older, you need to relinquish some decisions for your child to make. Principle two in Love and Logic …