Children are more likely than adults to follow the rules they created. Children will readily accept fair consequences if they are involved in their creation.
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How can I get my son to practice his musical instrument?
Parents often ask me how I can get my son to play his instrument. I usually reply with surprise: “Don’t try.” Face it. You already
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Five Steps to Stop Arguments With Your Kids
Although we hate arguing with our children, most of us spend a lot of time doing it. This blog post will show five steps to
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The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a powerful, often overlooked solution to behavioral problems at school.
Parents often contact me because their children are having trouble at school. These are just a few of the many issues I regularly face. You
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Outdoor Activities to Develop Handwriting Success
Most families spend a lot of time outdoors now that it is summer. Working on academic skills during the summer is essential, but there are
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Family Fun: Indoor Obstacle Course Ideas
Technology plays such an essential role in our lives that we sometimes get distracted and need to exercise more. This is also a problem for
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STEM For Kids: 5 Ways To Make Science and Math Fun While Home Learning
You have your children home for the long term and want to enrich their STEM education, but you need to figure out how to do
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How To Harness the Magical Power of Stories In Your Home
It had been a long day, and I was exhausted. It was almost bedtime, and my children asked me, “Mama? Just one more story?” I
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Dad’s Role in Playtime
The COVID-19 global pandemic has seen more parents fall into the work-at-home category and more children fall into the school-at–home category. This has accelerated the
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What Parents Should Know About Social-Emotional Development of Children
It’s common to talk about the importance of social-emotional development for young children. But how important is it? It’s the most crucial developmental factor to
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