Backtalk is a natural part of growing up. It’s another way of testing limits. Try to find humor in the situation. If you can keep your sense of humor, backtalk will be just one more of those annoying things kids do, and not the end of the world. Who Me?Does your child sound like anyone Read More
Parent Tips
On The Phone
Here are some tips to help your child learn to respect phone time. Plan Ahead Call Back Later:avoid making calls at times when your child is likely to need your attention (for example, before or after school, at meals or bed time). Tell callers: “I’ll have to call you back later.” Keep Calls Short:save longer Read More
On Time
Here are some tips to help your child manage routines and time. Plan Ahead Daily Routines:help your child set daily routines for morning, after school and bedtime. A checklist is helpful for your child to remember what to do. Prepare Ahead:make morning less hectic by preparing the night before. Make lunches, lay out school clothes, Read More
Mealtime
“Cool” tips for turning meal time into a pleasant experience. Make mealtime a family time: Habit Forming:Make your goal to share 3 to 5 meals a week as a family. It doesn’t have to be dinner – any meal works! Everybody Helps:It may seem easier and faster to do it yourself, but the time you Read More
It’s Not Fair!
Is your child’s whining driving you to distraction?Here are some tips that will help turn whiners into communicators. Whine Facts:Whining is a natural consequence of children having less control over their lives than they would like. Knowing this may help you feel more empathy for your child and make whining a little easier to tolerate. Read More
In The Car
Here are some tips to help you keep your “cool” on the road. Plan Ahead Set Rules:For example, keep seat belts fastened at all times; keep hand, feet, and objects to yourself. Don’t start the car unless the rules are being followed. Take a Pack:Have children pack a backpack (or bag) with things to keep Read More