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HOW TO USE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
Positive discipline works because you are teaching your child a new social skill...
HOW TO HAVE A QUIETER DAY
The best way to calm a crying child is to show them that you are calm. First: Check to see that all of the child’s needs are being met.
9 WAYS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
Talking with people assertively and actively listening what they have to say can solve most problems if...
HOW TO AVOID POWER STRUGGLES
Power struggles happen because both people want to be in control.
HOW TO CALM DOWN
We need to be calm before solving problems. When we try to solve a problem while upset, we are not...
COMMUNICATION SOLVES PROBLEMS
Leon wants to build a tent where Ruth is sitting. Leon looks upset...
DAILY ROUTINE
Children can help with daily household tasks. It teaches them how to work together while giving them some responsibility.
FIND the “WHY” BEHIND the BEHAVIOR
Children act basically the same way every day. Observe them to recognize...
HOW to HAVE HAPPIER MEAL TIMES
Children can be picky eaters. Letting them be involved in meal preparation can...
HOW TO HELP CHILDREN FOLLOW THE RULES
The first thing you should do is look at the rules. Are they clear? Do they...
HOW TO HELP CHILDREN LISTEN
First: Get the child’s attention. You can do this by using eye contact and...
HOW DO YOU REACT?
The situations below are designed to help you learn how to teach your children when they make mistakes.
12 LIFE and SOCIAL SKILLS
When early childhood professionals are asked, “What are the...
NATURAL and LOGICAL CONSEQUENCES
Natural consequences are things that...
COMMON SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Tattle telling is a way for children to learn how to solve problems. They may be...
WHAT DO PRESCHOOLS TEACH?
Quality preschools and childcare programs should be teaching...
17 REASONS WHY KIDS DON’T LISTEN
There are quite a few reasons why...
YOU DO IT, I DO IT
Modeling is one of the best ways to teach. It is simple and works for all ages.
PARENTING SOLUTIONS for TODDLERS
HOW TO SOLVE SPECIFIC COMMON PROBLEMS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
PARENTING SOLUTIONS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
HOW TO SOLVE SPECIFIC COMMON PROBLEMS FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN
POTTY TRAINING
Most parents want to start potty training early, however waiting until a child can do ALL of these things will help make toilet learning go much faster and easier.
Understanding Atypical Behavior in Kids
Common examples of atypical behavior in children include delayed speech.
HOW to CARE for INFANTS
Newborn infants require around the clock attention to meet their basic needs. Get as many people as you can to help out.