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Summer Chores for Kids May 31, 2018

Long summer days can mean extended veg-out sessions and messy houses
Without structure, summer break can become frustrating for parent and kids
Consider a schedule of chores to help structure the day, build skills, and increase bonding

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged chores, discipline, parenting, summer break

The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers April 11, 2016

Article at a Glance There is no one perfect discipline method for all kids. Easier-to-manage toddlers show improved behavior when offered choices, compromise, and reasoning. Harder-to-manage toddlers show improved behavior when choices and reasoning are balanced with timeouts and lost privileges for non-compliance. Just like clothing, when it comes to disciplining your toddler, “one-size-fits-all” is … Continue reading “The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers”

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavior, discipline, parenting, toddlers

Spanking doesn’t work; here’s what does December 22, 2014

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Learning more effective and less risky forms of discipline ahead of time can help you avoid spanking.
Clearly establishing reasonable expectations and making it fun to be good can help prevent bad behavior.
Discipline works best when everybody is calm and thinking clearly: taking some time to calm down can help everybody clear their head.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged discipline, early childhood, motivation, parenting, rewards, spanking, tantrums, toddlers

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