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What! Why can’t I say “Good job” to my kids?

Wouldn’t praising kids encourage them to do well? The answer is ‘No!’ I won't be surprised if you think, “What's wrong with encouraging...

What kind of parent are you?

Picture Credit: Pixabay, Artist: Kalhh Most of us are aware of the controlling parent and the lenient parent. A controlling parent...

Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar?

Picture Credit: https://www.crystalkarges.com/ You bought a special pack of cookies for the whole family to have for dessert. You see...

I Want to Break Free!

Do you recognize any of these recurring themes in your parenting? *Wails* I need the iPad. I’m in the middle of something! I hate you....

How Parenting Styles Create Mindsets

Several schools are introducing kids to the concept of a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset as part of their social-emotional learning...

Helping Our Kids with their Feelings

Parenting, in my opinion, is one of the hardest things we do. Managing the demands of home, work, and kids is a constant juggling act....