Kids don’t need snacks after activities
Marion and Leif had 8-year-old twins, Gus and Lucia, who had a soccer match every Saturday morning. Each week one family was assigned to bring an afte…
Category: Flexible parenting techniques
Is your baby not talking? Try reducing screen time
Jennifer and Ryan had a beautiful baby boy, Charlie, who was 18 months old. Charlie was 80th percentile for his weight and height...
Values must be intentionally taught
Joni and Karl had three children ages 7, 9. And 11. They loved their kids and enjoyed spending time with them. However, Joni and Karl both noticed tha…
The influence of violent video games on children’s behavior
Johnny and his little sister Lizzy were contently playing with Legos in their living room. After a while, Johnny asked his mom, Nina, if he could play…
Transgender pronouns
Sara, 17, brought her best friend Jamie, 17, to a family reunion. Sara’s aunt saw Jamie getting a soda and asked Sara, “How is she doing?” Sara…
When a child won’t listen
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room...
Values to help your child be socially successful
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room...
A simple technique to praise your child so they feel it
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room...
Catch your little ones being good
Bill and Imogen had three small children, ages 5, 3, and 7 months. Both Bill and Imogen worked outside the home and used a daycare…
Parental homework has to end
After picking up her twins from school and providing an after-school snack, Jane asked her children to start their homework. She didn’t make it five…