Positive Parenting

"No, James! I told you to ask first," repeats a frustrated mom for what seems like the hundredth time that day. If this sounds like your house, you may want to try some positive parenting techniques to keep your little one from sneaking food.

Many have made assumptions that positive parenting methods do not offer discipline and that children are being catered to. I cannot speak for all parents. However, my positive parenting methods definitely involve discipline.

Your child comes home from school in a mood (again) and everything you say or do seems to set her off on a tirade. There could be underlying issues. But most likely she is just going through a phase.

Many times successes and failures in school can be traced to educational responsibility. Is your child in charge of his success or failure when it comes to learning?

Contacting parents can be intimidating when you're a student teacher, but if you know these tips for success, you'll become a pro at making effective phone calls that get results.

Tired of your kids not listening to you? Are you expecting too much of them? Kids are more likely to listen when they feel they are a part of something. Always remember your kids are team members, not property.

"But if we move, how can I see my friends?" As a parent who has dealt with this type of scenario more than once, here are some of my best positive parenting methods for helping kids transition during a move.

Positive parenting is about looking for results that have a lasting positive effect on your child. Keeping a child motivated can sometimes be difficult. As a parent, your job is to keep them motivated and inspired to do good things.

Positive parenting is about being creative and resourceful with techniques that benefit the child positively. A relaxed parent is likely going to be more beneficial. Here are creative ways to take a break that I've used as a parent and former nanny.

Many parents are alarmed when the experts advocate tough love as they think of it as a rather cruel and tough treatment and the NIH have noted that 'get tough treatments do not work'. But it is a lot more than that !

"Positive Parenting with a Plan: FAMILY Rules" is a book written by Dr. Matthew A. Johnson concerning positive discipline strategies for adolescents in grades K-12. Read this review on Dr. Johnson's book to find out more.

Positive Parenting Tips/Thought Number Fifty-Eight: "Don't Lose Sight Of Who You Are"

5 steps for positive sideline behavior

My family has just begun a great experiment called the "Chill Out Change Jar" to make us all more aware of how patient we are with one another, and with ourselves.

Many kids try this charade at least once, more if you let them. Dealing with a supermarket meltdown can be trying. My experience as a veteran mom and former nanny has taught me a trick or two on this front.

When older kids won't share, I find it doesn't always indicate they are being mean. There may be a deeper issue or maybe even a simple solution.

Stop the contagious complaining in your home with a few changes in your outlook on life and lots of smiles!

What happens when your child holds different beliefs than you? As a parent, former nanny, and expert parenting author, here are some important points to consider, as well as ways you can cope with this sometimes difficult situation.

For whatever reason, kids can often feel as though they are the odd one out--that no one understands them. You know full well that your kids matter. Show them just how much with some positive parenting. Most parents do care and want their kids to know.

Are you tired of repeating yourself? Do you feel like there is more hassle than harmony in your family time? Check out these easy to implement positive parenting tips. Parenting is a tough job. You deserve some easy to use tools.

You want your child to be successful at school. Where do you begin? A good parent-teacher relationship should be one of your top priorities for your child's success.

What kind of parent are you? Strict? Let them be? I have news for you. If you believe in 'tough love ' parenting, and apply it, then your defiant children or problem kids have a much better chance of growing to be well-adjusted adults.

One of the most difficult issues parents may ever have to talk to their kids about is divorce or separation. Read all of the information available, agree or disagree, but be well-informed.

The most often word kids hear is "No". Then we wonder why they constantly use that word on us. The key is to learn how to say no without really saying no.

Positive Parenting Tip Number Sixty-Two: Being Silly Is Not Embarrassing

Positive Parenting Tip/Thought of the Day Number Sixty-One: Be Clear & Consistent.

Positive Parenting Tip/Thought Of The Day Number Sixty: Being Observant

Positive Parenting Tip/Thought Number Fifty Nine: What Is Misbehavior?

Positive Parenting Tip/Thought Number Fifty-Seven: The Power of Conversation

Positive Parenting Tip Number Fifty-six: "Casting Doubts"

Positive Parenting Tip - "I Can Do It Myself"