Focus on Better Behavior

I frequent facebook and someone posted this. It’s a great example of what it means to be a mother, and a stay-at-home one at that. Many people without children often don’t understand why their friends with kids don’t have the time that they do. This editorial article sums it up perfectly. It shows how much [...]

It is true that throwing tantrums are a part of childhood. How you handle it is the key to enjoying your children and being a parent. Younger children can have a tough time because they are still learning how to communicate and can get frustrated by not having the words to express themselves. Tantrums can [...]

Here is an interview with a band that makes music just for kids. They create a sound that is specifically for children. Something they can call their own. Many adults think that songs need to be more simplified and that meanings need to be lightened up. This bands believes that even small children deserve to [...]

This article talks about a father who at a very young age taught his children how to be good leaders. He did this by having them play the roles of mom and dad. By doing so he saw it as a great way to train their creativity, initiative, judgement and decision-making skills. Switching roles allowed [...]

Maybe before this crisis you were able to provide almost anything for your children without having to check the finances. Funds have become tight for many families, how do you explain to your kids that you will all have to cut back? Maybe looking at this as a learning experience for them can help with [...]

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 [...]

Play is very important for your children. It is not advisable to bog them down with a lot of activities but to let them have some free time just to explore. Many children want to do what you’re doing, allow them to be involved in whatever you are doing. If you can’t take them out [...]