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Published on Leave a comment on 15 Reasons Your Kids Aren’t Listening To You And What To Do Instead

Yelling is Out for Kids and Parents
It's Not Good for Either of You
Let's Find Better Ways!

Children of all ages, but especially very young ones, often have a hard time with the concept of time. Be sure to utilize visual reminders or timers. Also, if you say you'll be there in a minute, stay with that.

Your child doesn't want to do the task

If your child is seemingly not listening, it may be that they actually just don't want to do the task you're requesting. Prompt them to share why this task feels daunting or share ways the task could be completed.…

Published on Leave a comment on Correcting Misbehavior: Is Less Talking More Effective? Yes!

By Lauren Gaines - Inspired Motherhood
(A Christian Website)

It was a long day. My husband had to work extra hours and it was just me with the kids for over 12 hours. I’ll be honest, by lunch time I felt like I’d already had enough.

The kids just weren’t listening! How many times did I need to say “it’s not snack time” or “please go play nicely with your sister.” My kids kept arguing with me and I was tired of it.

I wished they would just respond “okay mommy” and walk away.…

Published on Leave a comment on Are You Making These Common Parenting Mistakes? Many do.

Adina Soclof from Parenting Simply

I’m sure that you know that there’s nothing easy about being a parent! We may have the best of intentions, but still often find ourselves in power struggles, wondering where we went wrong. What are some of the most common parenting mistakes that we can do our best to avoid?

Expecting Too Much From Our Children

With your oldest child, you may be shocked at how fast they grow and how old they look from one moment to the next. It’s easy to forget that even though they are your oldest, they are still relatively young.…

Published on Leave a comment on Teens And Tweens Need Some Outdoors In This Techy World – Do You Agree?

LETS ENCOURAGE OUR KIDS TO ENJOY SOME ACTIVITIES IN THE FRESHAIR AND SUNSHINE - AND ENGAGE IN SOME OURSELVES. THERE ARE NUMEROUS BENEFITS WE AND OUR KIDS ARE MISSING OUT ON WITH TOO MUCH TV, TECH AND SOCIAL MEDIA - A STRONGER IMMUNE SYSTEM; A BETTER OUTLOOK IN LIFE; IMPROVED MOOD LEVELS. WE NEED TO BE ROLE MODELS TO STIMULATE THEIR INTEREST. MOST PARENTS STAY INDOORS FAR TOO MUCH AND THEIR KIDS DO LIKEWISE. COME ON FOLKS, LIFE BE IN IT. THE AUTHOR OF THIS ARTICLE WILL GIVE YOU SOME CLUES ON ENGAGING YOUR KIDS IN SOME OUTDOORS.…