by Smarter Parenting | Jun 29, 2016 | Blogs, Featured Posts>Correcting Behaviors, Posts, Others, Parenting Skills>Correcting Behaviors
5 ways to get a picky eater to eat Kids are notoriously picky eaters. Picky eating usually starts around between ages one and two, and peaks during the preschool years (source). As parents, we want our kids to be healthy, and it can be maddening to make a nice dinner...
by Smarter Parenting | Jun 28, 2016 | Blogs, Featured Posts>Correcting Behaviors, Posts, Others, Parenting Skills>Correcting Behaviors
My child hits, now what? Seeing your child hit another child is inevitable. For some children it’s a rare occurrence, and for others it’s the automatic response when they become angry or another child interferes with their play, so hitting may happen several times a...
by Smarter Parenting | May 18, 2016 | Blogs, Featured Posts>Correcting Behaviors, Posts, Others, Parenting Skills>Correcting Behaviors
What to do when your child’s video game playing becomes a worry The birth of my first grandson was a monumental event in my life. I was so excited to introduce him to the world and the world to him. Since his small family lived with us for a couple of years, I spent...
by Smarter Parenting | May 7, 2016 | Blogs, Featured Posts>Correcting Behaviors, Posts, Others, Parenting Skills>Correcting Behaviors
How my mom taught me it’s ok to make mistakes When I was eight years old, I decided I was old enough to cook by myself. I informed my mom of my confidence in myself, and she—in her ever-present wisdom—agreed to let me try. I picked out something simple to...
by Smarter Parenting | Apr 20, 2016 | Blogs, Featured Posts>Correcting Behaviors, Posts, Others, Parenting Skills>Correcting Behaviors
Teaching frustration tolerance to kids Frustration is an emotion that is felt daily throughout our entire lives. If we can teach our children how to deal appropriately with it when they are young it will benefit them and their interactions with peers, authority...
by Smarter Parenting | Mar 22, 2016 | Blogs, Featured Posts>Correcting Behaviors, Posts, Featured Posts>Effective Negative Consequences, Posts, Others, Parenting Skills>Correcting Behaviors, Parenting Skills>Effective Negative Consequences
Do consequences really work? The science of consequences is a concept I taught on a daily basis for several years as a family specialist. I saw behaviors change in the most dramatic ways. I was sure I had it all figured out; that is, until I had to apply it with my...