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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Teaching Your Child Respect From A Young Age
If you want your child to grow into a respectful person, you need to start teaching respect early. Young children can be guided towards respectful behavior as they start to talk to and interact with others. You can pull from three different branches of psychology to instill … [Read more...] about Teaching Your Child Respect From A Young Age
How To Balance Praise And Criticism
Learning to read is a rite of passage for 5 year olds. But for some children, it is the hardest thing they will ever do. Children that struggle with reading or spelling due to dyslexia, auditory processing issues or a bright visual learning style can have their sense of … [Read more...] about How To Balance Praise And Criticism
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
How to Start Potty Training
IntroductionThere are many different signs that a parent can receive that helps them to realize when it is time to start potty training their child. Maybe your child tells you that they want to be allowed to wear big kid underwear or maybe your child doesn't like the feeling … [Read more...] about How to Start Potty Training
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to