Tag Archives: discipline
Are the “Magic Words” still important?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ October 11, 2022 ♦ 7 Comments
Why is it that so often when you want your child to be on his or her best behavior…the most embarrassing things happen? (Remind me to write about my son when he was 2 1/2 and dinner with our parish priest…long story) Simply, because children are not born with manners…and the development of manners is …
More parenting tips….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ August 30, 2022 ♦ Leave a comment
A few more tips that I found out work over my 30 years and counting of parenting….what are your tips? 16. You are your child’s parent, not friend You must parent, which means you may not always be liked Making difficult decisions that may cause your child to be unhappy at the moment, is the …
A few parenting tips….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ August 30, 2022 ♦ 1 Comment
All of us have a few parenting tips…let’s share them this week! We all know that there is not an “official” parenting tip book…wouldn’t that be nice!! But, in actuality, it is best for parents to develop their own “parenting book”. Parenting your child is unique to you and your child. Develop your parenting instruction …
The “how to” of the discipline process
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 7, 2020 ♦ 9 Comments
Remember our mantra: “Attention is attention to a child whether it is negative or positive, attention to a behavior reinforces it!” And “Consistency is the key.” A few pointers to start: 1. Set realistic guidelines. Know your child’s developmental stage. As a parent, you may want your child to share his toys with friends, …
“Hurry up or I will leave without you!” and other discipline techniques that don’t work!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ February 21, 2019 ♦ 1 Comment
There are some discipline techniques that just don’t work as well as others! I can remember sometimes simply reacting to a behavior of one of my kids, but not really using a discipline approach. The result was never very effective. Some typical reactions just don’t work, or result in other issues later. Here are some …
Add a little silliness to your discipline…it works!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ February 21, 2018 ♦ 7 Comments
A little “clowning around” with discipline will work! Infuse a little silliness in your day! 🙂 All the discipline discussion over the last few days and I feel like a very serious parent! Discipline is serious business, and a very real necessity for your child, but there certainly are moments that a little bit of …
The Holidays are Approaching….Need Tips on Coping?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ November 13, 2016 ♦ Leave a comment
Tis the season of great joy, happiness, perfect family togetherness,…..not always! The holidays are quickly approaching and for parents of young children this season can be wonderful, but also full of challenges. If you are looking for the perfect holiday experiences, you are destined to be disappointed. You can have a wonderful season with family …
No child is perfect…and that is OK!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 3, 2016 ♦ Leave a comment
No parent or child is perfect…and that is OK! We had a wonderful weekend celebrating the marriage of my daughter’s childhood friend. I always cherish having all four of my children at home at the same time! As Monday morning arrives, and college and budding careers claim my children again, I find my thoughts in the familiar place of focusing on my …
Distraction and redirection…it works!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 11, 2012 ♦ 2 Comments
She was on the move…so our job in redirection and distraction had begun! When we are holding our newborn, most of us can’t even wrap our mind around the idea that some day this precious child might need a little redirection or even a time out! But the days and weeks fly quickly, and you …
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