Helping kids stay on task comes in a lot of different forms and for different reasons, which affects what tools you use. Each child is different too in their ability to stay on task. The ability to pay attention depends on their age as well as what focus time has been...
How to make kids chore charts work Parents often ask, “How to make chore charts work?” Before the age of technology parents often used chore charts on paper to help them monitor their child’s responsibilities and teach them responsibility. While I am a fan of...
How can I get my child on a schedule? When we send our children to school we expect that the learning is orderly and the time is structured. For some children, responding to a schedule comes naturally and they are able to complete tasks in a timely manner and maintain...
How to help your child deal with a new situation Parenting books assert over and over again that one of the best things parents can do for their children is to provide them with consistency: a regular routine for feedings, naps, bedtime habits, etc. Still, no matter...
5 ways to be a kinder parent Parenting is a roller coaster. Some days the roller coaster is fun, and you sail along, thinking I’ve got this parenting thing down. Other days you’re thrown back and forth, you feel sick, and you want to get off the ride. On those days,...
How to make chore charts work Chore charts are a great tool to help your children stay productive during the summer and they establish a routine, which can sometimes be difficult without the structure of school. There are thousands of different chore charts and chore...