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| Article Title :: Conflict Response Styles and Strategies in Your Home |
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| The first major challenge when it comes to conflict is that we are taught to win
at the expense of others. When we get into a fight or disagreement, it’s as if
many of us step into a boxing ring and fight against one another—instead of
realizing that we are actually on the same team.Three Conflict Response Styles and StrategiesWhen we play the adversarial game of conflict, there needs to be a winner and a
loser. During a conflict with at least two opponents, the following two
strategies are typically used:1. "Punch Response" – This involves one fighter getting caught up in the
heat of the moment and letting it rip—no holds barr (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Difficult Behavior in Adolescents |
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| Parenting Question “Kelly, I am a concerned aunt who has heard you on the
radio and like your practical and straightforward approach. I have a BIG
question. Recently, my 13-year-old niece has become friends with a group (some
who think it is fun to hang out on the streets) who are negatively impacting her
life. Once an honor roll student, her grades have plummeted and she is now on
the verge of expulsion. Often she does not come home on weekends and is doing
drugs. She hasn’t taken crystal meth, but it seems that she is on that path. I
am scared for her and for my brother who has picked her up now six times from
the emergency room after various ove (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Home Environment and Parenting as a Predictor of Achievement |
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| Although home environment and parenting definitely influence a child's ability
to succeed, the number one predictor of achievement is a child’s own internal
belief system. Their beliefs, how they interpret their home environment, and the
parenting style they grew up with all help define who they are and who they will
become. When it comes down to it, it isn’t so important what happens to a child.
How a child interprets and responds to what happens to her or him is a more
accurate predictor of their ability to succeed in life.Home Environment: NOT a Predictor of AchievementChildren growing up under the same roof can turn out quite differently in (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: How DOES Divorce Affect Teenagers? |
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| Parenting Question“After a turbulent 18 years of marriage, I believe my husband and I will be
getting a divorce soon. We’ve split up lots of times before (due to both his and
my affairs) and we’ve tried counseling, but this time I think it is finally
over. There is too much hurt and too much anger. Cliché of me perhaps, but I
have stayed because of my kids. I just want to know, how does divorce really
affect teenagers? I have two teens: a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy.”
—Soon-To-Be Single MomPositive Parenting Tip for Teenagers Dealing with DivorceDear Soon-To-Be Single Mom:Bottom line—g (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Potty Training Tips For Girls |
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| Parenting Question“My older daughter turns 4 in a few days and still has very little interest
in potty training. Initially, I was waiting for her to lead the way by showing
interest. Her sister was born when she was 27 months old, and I didn’t feel that
either immediately before or after the birth was a good time for either of us to
start potty training. Time dragged on, until I started finding myself getting
angry about changing her dirty diapers just after she turned 3. One day, I
decided it was time for her to start using the toilet. The first few mornings,
she threw a tantrum about wanting a diaper, but then she accepted wearing
underpants. (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Spanked Kids' Bottom As Punishment, And Now Mom Feels Guilty |
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| Parenting Question"I always swore that a spanked kids’ bottom as punishment is something I
wouldn’t ever do. Yet this morning, I did! My daughter just wouldn’t do anything
… brush her teeth, eat her breakfast, put on her shoes … nothing. I was so
frustrated that I just spanked her bottom, then felt terribly guilty when she
wouldn’t stop crying. How I got her to school I don’t know. Funny thing is that
I heard you on the radio talking about your book When You're About to Go Off
The Deep End, Don’t Take Your Kids With You on the way home and what you
said made a lot of sense. I am like the Super Mom you spoke about and do way too
much for (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Dealing with Early Teenage Behavior Problems |
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| Parenting Question“My lovely, cheerful, ever-helpful 11-year-old daughter has recently turned into
the troublemaker in my house. I have 2 other girls, ages 7 and 9, who are also
influenced by her behavior. Now, every meal seems like a battleground. The
11-year-old is usually making mean remarks and bossing everyone around. I try to
be patient, but it's very difficult!! She is also prone to raising her voice and
shouting at anything. Is this early teenage behavior problems and what can I
do??? “— Mom Trying to Cope with Early Teenage Behavior ProblemsPositive Parenting Tip for Early Teenage Behavior ProblemsDear Mom Dealing (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Teenage Girls + Media = Low Self-Esteem |
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| Is it really true that teenage girls + media = low self-esteem?The issue of media's impact on teenagers has generated a lot of interest in the
last decade. Despite contradictory findings, all researchers agree that teenage
girls as a group are focused on their looks—especially on what they don’t like
about themselves! Marketing departments and ad agencies spend millions each year
targeting teenage girls who spend much of their hard-earned dollars (and their
parents’ hard-earned dollars!) on looking good. Although the message of “girl
power” is prevalent in today's marketing messages, so is the irrefutable idea
that “sexy” and “thin” are in!The (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: Topics For A Parent Workshop |
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| Let's face it—choosing the right topics for a parent workshop can successfully motivate parents to attend your events. If you are a counselor, educator, father or mother interested in facilitating a parent workshop that provides the tools for raising responsible, happy and compassionate children, then this article will help steer you in the right direction. Having been in the parenting education field for over a decade, I'm happy to share with you what has worked best for the participants in my parenting workshops. I also share some tips from moms across North America who have used my book When You’re About To Go Off The Deep End, Don’t Take Your Kids With You (read full article) |
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| Article Title :: What to Do When Nighttime becomes Fight Time-Bedtime, Kids... Discipline? Is Punishment the Answer? |
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| When parents say, “It’s bedtime, kids!” discipline frequently follows.If any (or all!) of the following sound familiar, know you’re not alone:• “One more story…pleassssse!”• “I need another glass of water.”• “Can I stay up just 15 more minutes?”Bedtime delays are an epidemic problem that plagues most households. If it’s not
one more story, it’s “ten more minutes” of their favorite show or dawdling in
the bathroom. We’ve all been there.Bedtime + Kids + Discipline + Anger = More ProblemsWhen your child puts up a fight at bedtime, responding with anger can often
create even more problems. Your (read full article) |
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