Focus on Better Behavior

According to this article parents spend way too much time giving their kids all of their attention. Parents feel obligated in giving them their attention constantly. The problem with this is that then children are wanting attention all the time or expect that they will get it whenever they want it. The parents suffer because […]

There is a good book out there for single parents, The 7 Pitfalls of SIngle Parenting by Carolyn Ellis. It talks about divorce being a major transition and how to prepare for it. Carolyn herself has made several of the same mistakes and shares her experience so others can save themselves from the same fate. […]

One of the best ways to create a sold connected relationship with your kids is to spend quality time with them. It’s important to spend time with them doing what they want to do. it’s also important that it be one-on-one time. They will have your undivided attention and you’ll be able to really connect […]

The majority of parents seem to be using time-outs in a way that does produce a positive outcome. It is used as punishment instead of discipline. Children throw a fit or misbehave because they are frustrated or angry. Something to try instead of putting them in a corner for a time-out is to send them […]