As a parent it is sometimes hard to distinguish between when you ought to butt in and help your child, or stay out of it, and let them handle the problems by themselves. Parents tend to hover, and are ever so tempted to step in and take over whenever their child is in trouble, … [Read more...] about How to Know When to Butt In or Stay Out of Your Teen’s Behavior
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“Can I Have a Drink of Water?” Making Bedtime Easy
Bedtime can be a struggle for every parent and child regardless of age. Establishing and maintaining good sleep habits for children when they're young can help prevent future sleep problems. Unfortunately there's no magic trick to making bedtime easier. There are however some … [Read more...] about “Can I Have a Drink of Water?” Making Bedtime Easy
“Because I Said So, That’s Why!”: Authoritarian Parenting Style
Each parent has their own way of parenting, and this is referred to as a parenting style. There are a few different approaches to parenting, and the one we are going to discuss is the authoritarian approach to parenting. As a basic definition, authoritarian parents are highly … [Read more...] about “Because I Said So, That’s Why!”: Authoritarian Parenting Style
Authoritative Parenting Style
Every parent chooses a different way to raise their children. Some ways are better than others, but everyone is slightly different. Most experts agree that in order to raise well adjusted, assertive, responsible, socially reasonable children that can form positive relationships, … [Read more...] about Authoritative Parenting Style
Why You Should Be Talking to Your Child About Online Safety
Just about everyone uses the Internet each day. Some people use it to keep in touch with people all over the world, some people use it for work, and some people use it for play. People can find just about any answer to any problem if they research it online. Kids know their way … [Read more...] about Why You Should Be Talking to Your Child About Online Safety
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to