Even though you may not realize it, divorce or separation will cause your children to go through the same stages of grief that you are experiencing. To the child it is much the same as if there was a death in the family. Each parent or child experiences grief in his or her own way. Using steps as an analogy, … Read more
Do you ever have those days where your kids actively fight you with every step they take? Yeah, me too. To be honest, I’ve had a string of those days lately. Most of today was spent listening to grumpy kids screaming at everyone and everything in frustration. The latest came with angry tears, “It won’t … Read more
My Grandson Is 6 And A Half – Too Young To Be Bullied. According to reports, 20% of all children say they have been bullied. I don’t know why I didn’t think it would affect my grandkids. My grandkids are all under the age of 6 – so I thought they were “too young” to experience it. Wrong. … Read more
While every child is different, most children need to be given consistent, clear rules and expectations about behavior. Overall guidelines: The following are some general principles about discipline: Discipline needs to begin as soon as the child is mobile – pulling up and crawling. Young infants rely on their parents to provide a safe environment. … Read more
Dads who know the difference between authoritative parenting and simply being authoritarian enjoy a closer relationship with their children, even as these kids become adults, a 2011 study reveals. Authoritarian or authoritative? Unlike “authoritarian” parents who attempt to remain in firm control of their children’s lives, those considered “authoritative” set clear rules and instructions, but … Read more