Many lessons are learned from siblings fighting. For children, sibling rivalry is all about personal value and personal power....
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5 Ways to Tame Your Child’s Tantrums
Sandra Kwesell, , Parenting, Positive Parenting, Behavior problems, positive parenting, Tantrums out of control, Temper Tantrums, Toddler TantrumsToddler tantrums are sometimes frustrating to deal with for parents. That is because children are in growth phase and...
Point Sheets and How They Help Your Child Make Better Choices
Sandra Kwesell, , Parenting, Positive Parenting, behavior management, Daily behavior report card, point sheets, reward chart for childrenDo you feel like you are always arguing with or reminding your kids to handle their chores, keep their...
How to Calm Down a Hyperactive Child
Sandra Kwesell, , Parenting, Positive Parenting, child behavior, child development, hyperactive child, overactive child, Parenting classes, parenting workshopsCoping with a hyperactive child can be a challenge for any parent. The challenge becomes even larger when a...
When Kids Say Hurtful Things
Sandra Kwesell, , Parenting, Positive Parenting, children attitude, Helping aggressive kids, hurtful child, kids attitudes, when kids say hurtful thingsWe’re never quite prepared for the times when kids say hurtful things, especially when those words are aimed at...
Why You Should Not Make Your Child Say He’s Sorry
Sandra Kwesell, , Parenting, Positive Parenting, empathy vs apology, forced apology psychology, teaching empathy, things to say to child instead of sorry, Why You Really Shouldn't Force Your Children To Say "Sorry"Forcing your child to say "I'm sorry" doesn't teach them remorse. Learn why you shouldn't force them to say...
Ways to Avoid Power Struggles With Your Children
Sandra Kwesell, , Positive Parenting, avoiding power struggles, dealing with power struggles, parenting defiant kids, parenting tips, positive parenting, power struggle, power struggle with kids, strong willed childAvoiding power struggles with very young kids, older children, and even teens begins with recognizing the steps that lead...
Five Mixed Messages Parents Send to Their Children
Sandra Kwesell, , Parenting, Positive Parenting, healthy parenting, mixed messages, mixed messages from parents, parenting communicationIn order to understand the communication and miscommunication between you and your kids we need to first look closely...
5 Parenting Tips for Dealing with an Angry Teenager
Sandra Kwesell, , Parenting, Positive Parenting, defiant teen, gentle parenting, parenting angry teen, parenting teen, parenting tips, positive parenting, teen parentingWhile learning how to deal with your teenager, always remember that the most important factor is safety: his safety,...
The 3 Surprising Lessons We Learn from Santa
Sandra Kwesell, , Parenting, Positive Parenting, parenting, parenting workshops, postive parentingLesson #1: What is Magical Thinking? Answer: Magical Thinking is a way of understanding and dealing with what is...
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