It can be said that the “Good job, Tony!” and the “You’re the best, Michelle!” go a long way when a child hears you speak those words of endearment. However, is there such a thing as too much praise? Are there ever times that you offer your child a compliment when he/she doesn’t … [Read more...] about The Perfect Praise
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Help Your Child Stop Lying: Tips and Suggestions
Children are peculiar when it comes to lying as there are no rules given to them about when they should or shouldn't lie. Therefore it is difficult to tell whether or not they're telling the truth at times. Children lie in variety of situations for variety of reasons. Some … [Read more...] about Help Your Child Stop Lying: Tips and Suggestions
Why Kids Lie, An Age By Age Guide
Lying is something every parent has to deal with at some point. Whether it is a blatant lie, a white lie, a tall tale or a fib, lying is often difficult to handle. So, let's take a look at why kids lie, and at what age they start lying.When your child is just a toddler they tell … [Read more...] about Why Kids Lie, An Age By Age Guide
Kids Lie – An Age By Age Guide to Why
Kids lie. It is a simple fact that, at some point in your life as a parent, you will be lied to by your child. In fact, it will probably happen several times, in several different ways and for a multitude of reasons. The following is an age by age guide for why kids lie, and what … [Read more...] about Kids Lie – An Age By Age Guide to Why
Lying Child: Age by Age Guild for Why They Do It
Kids lie, so let's take a look at an age by age guide to why they do it.Toddlers: It is during the toddler stage when the first fibs are told. It might be something like saying they are not in a dirty diaper when they so obviously are. They don't want to go through a diaper … [Read more...] about Lying Child: Age by Age Guild for Why They Do It
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to