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Discipline & Behavior

How To Parent Without Yelling Or Bribery

Before you became a parent, you probably didn’t dream about all the nagging, bribing, negotiation, pleading and yelling it would entail. What if you could get all the good parts of parenting, but with much more ease and joy? Here’s how.

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The One Word You Should Never Ask Your Child

Your kid has just done something you don’t like. Here’s how to send a clear message it should never happen again – in a way that actually makes them want to do the right thing.

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How To Avoid Raising An Entitled Adult

Your kid is having a meltdown. In public. What do you do? Many parents want to just end the screaming — NOW. So we give in. We buy the toy/candy/snack. We know it’s a bad idea, but what do we do instead? Help is here.

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5 Steps for Getting Your Child to Do Their Homework

Do you dread the daily battles about homework? Here are 5 steps you can take to help your child WANT to do their homework without resorting to nagging, yelling or threatening punishments.

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A Common Parenting Tactic That Damages Self-Esteem

What parent hasn’t said “Because I said so?” It’s the parent get-out-of-jail-free card when they want their kids to listen and obey. But here’s the thing: it’s not good for you kid. In fact, it harms their confidence and self worth. Here’s why.

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You “Lost It” With Your Kid. Now What?

It happened again. You lost your temper and yelled at your kids. Now you are left racked with guilt and shame. You don’t want to lose your cool, but sometimes can’t help it. How do you stop this troubling dynamic? Find out here.

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Will Your Kid Grow Up To Feel Powerless?

Do you end up yelling or demanding in order to get your kids to do what you need? If your children aren’t listening, there’s a very good reason--and it’s not because you’re not strict enough.

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You’re Talking Too Much To Your Child

Does your child tune you out? Here’s how to get your kid to pay attention, listen and cooperate without losing your cool, yelling or screaming.