Most parents have experienced this – no matter how much we shout, yell, or lecture in our super scary voice, children look at us as if to say, “huh?” Listening, it turns out, is not their strong suit. Despite this, children can become more attentive when given the right type of encouragement. So, how to get kids to listen to us the way they’d listen to a friend go on and on (and on) about Fortnite? Give the following a spin: Read more [...]How to Get Kids to Listen the First Time: Top 12 Tips
Most parents have experienced this – no matter how much we shout, yell, or lecture in our super scary voice, children look at us as if to say, “huh?” Listening, it turns out, is not their strong suit. Despite this, children can become more attentive when given the right type of encouragement. So, how to get kids to listen to us the way they’d listen to a friend go on and on (and on) about Fortnite? Give the following a spin: Read more [...]
In many ways, backtalk is inevitable – Does your kid have a voice box? Then plan for it! But that doesn’t mean it needs to be an everyday occurrence inside your home. Rest assured, there are ways to stop kids from talking back (or at least minimize it). And these include: 
Tantrums aren’t always avoidable - until kids learn how to regulate and use their words in a productive manner, tantrums may happen. But there are ways to minimize how often they happen (or to what degree). Here are some proven tips on how to deal with toddler temper tantrums: 
An attention-seeking child can make an already difficult job (parenting) harder. So, how do you handle a child who behaves in this manner? Like many things, there are dos and don’ts to navigating these waters carefully. 
Resiliency is an important part of parenthood: if mom and dad weren’t resilient, they would throw in the carpool keys and go to the bar. But resiliency isn’t just for grownups: kids need it too. In fact, resilient children turn into successful adults (i.e., adults who can afford to buy their parents a luxury car). So, as a mom or dad, how do you teach your children to confront trials and tribulations, the big, the small, and everything in between? Start with these tips: 
In an era where helicopter parents have become the acceptable norm, free range parents are often looked up with judgement. Some are made to feel as if they’re raising feral children, some are approached by law enforcement, and some are simply shamed on the internet (because, after all, the world wide web is where everyone goes to tattle). But, is free range parenting deserving of its reputation? Or could it be that it comes with pros and cons? Ya know, like pretty much everything else in life. 
You’ve heard all of the buzzwords on parenting styles. There are helicopters, tigers and hippos. Some parents unparent, others choose to follow French mama’s and papa’s and let’s not leave out the free rangers. But, when it comes to what the real research says, you’ll find four major parenting styles. 
Parenting a strong-willed child is challenging; it’s like owning a dog that keeps on growling, a cat that keeps on scratching, or a parrot that only knows cuss words (and utters them every time your pastor visits). Parenthood is hard enough without a child who’s so stubborn they make donkeys seem agreeable. Thus, how do you deal with the power struggle? Wine helps, but so does the following: