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8 Things a Parent Should Never Say to Their Child
Threatening violence or the loss of love might seem like obvious no-nos, but there are more subtle phrases just as damaging.
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How to Arm Little Kids Against Negative Thoughts
Giving children power over negative thoughts can reduce problem behaviors and freak outs that were once considered a normal part of childhood.
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How to Comfort a Child After Mom or Dad Gets Angry
Parents aren’t supposed to lose their temper, but everyone does. It’s still possible to be a good parent afterward.
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How to Say No Without Saying 'No'
There are times in parenting when saying no as a form of child discipline doesn't make sense. It's better to offer choices and help kids develop reason.
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When Should Parents Stop Playground Fights Among Kids? Rarely.
Parents are prone to swooping in when they see conflict, but letting kids work it out may just be the best idea.
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How to Comfort a Child After Mom or Dad Gets Angry
Parents aren’t supposed to lose their temper, but everyone does. It’s still possible to be a good parent afterward.
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How to Stop the Eye Rolling
If a child talks back, something is going on. Backtalk and sass might be a method of communication.
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How to Teach a Girl to Confidently Talk to Boys
The key to raising a confident adolescent girl who will become a confident woman is by listening and teaching boundaries in toddlerhood.
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How to Hurry Up a Kid Who Gets Ready Slowly
Kids dawdle because they can get away with it. Often times taking a few extra seconds to engage them directly is enough to speed them up.
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How to Help a Kid With a Broken Heart
The brain of a tween is built to understand the here and now, which makes heartbreak feel like forever, but parents can help if they avoid talking about fish in the sea.
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How to Teach Little Kids to Wait
Waiting is hard for kids who were once served by adults who now expect patience. This is how to teach little children to wait without fuss.
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How to Trick a Kid Into Talking About Their Day
Kids clam up. It happens. When kids won’t talk, parents’ best tools are patience and gentleness.
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Does it Matter Why Bullies Bully?
Empathy is undeniably good for kids, but the reason parents should ask bullying victims why their bullies hurt them is also about reducing shame and gaining information.
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How To Trick a Grade Schooler Into Opening Up
Parents who want information about their grade schooler’s life would do best to pry less and offer more information about their own experiences.
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