Sibling Rivalry: Teaching Your “Show Off” Humility
Dear Adina, I have 4 children. One of my daughters is 11. She is always interrupting conversations and telling us and her siblings her opinion. She is very bright and she does have good ideas, but the way she gives over her opinion annoys her siblings. They call her a “know it all” and a […]
Praising Kids: Ask Them Questions To Build Self-Esteem
Instead of: Try: I am always looking for new techniques to use to help us better communicate with our kids and build their self-esteem. As you know I am a big proponent of praising your […]
9 Rules For Kids That Really Stick
Most parent have non-negotiable rules in their home. For the most part, if they seem reasonable kids will comply. That is because most children like rules. It makes them feel safe and secure. Children don’t have a tremendous amount of control over their environment so they feel like their lives are unpredictable. Although they might […]