Child-Proofing vs. House-Proofing
Figure out when to babyproof, or childproof, your space and when to houseproof your little one. Some things need to be done, but not all things. We parents all want …
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.
Having Patience with a Strong-Willed Child
6 tips to help you have patience with a strong-willed child. These 6 tips can help you be a more patient parent, which will help your child behave better. Parenting …
How To Use Time-Out Effectively
Tips for how to use a time-out, or isolation, as a discipline method with your little one. Change behavior with this simple parenting tool. A time out can be a …
Consequences: Natural VS Logical and How to Use Each
Learn all about what a natural consequence is and what a logical consequence is and tips for using each type. Learn also when to intervene. I think the most powerful …
How to Correct Your Child in a Really Positive Way
Use this simple trick to use positive discipline to get your child to obey and understand what you are wanting him to do. Correcting children in a positive way, or …
I’m Sorry vs. Please Forgive Me: Helping Kids Apologize
Learn two great phrases to help kids apologize and distinguish between intentional harm and accidents. Why kids should apologize even for accidents. It isn’t easy to apologize. It takes a …
8 Ways to Use Positive Reinforcement for Good Behavior
Positive reinforcement is a powerful way to help your child develop habits of choosing correct behavior. Find out how to use it without it becoming a crutch. Positive reinforcement is …