“I have a social studies test today. It’s on the branches of government. I think there are three. Maybe.” Have you ever been in the car on the way to school and had a conversation like this? You know your child is unprepared and trying to figure out how to motivate kids to study feels […]
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Single parenting has unique challenges. These words of wisdom for single moms will help you navigate this season and parent well.
Finding out that your teen is engaging in cutting can induce panic and anxiety. Here are eight graceful and productive ways to handle such a situation.
We must be intentional in teaching our kids ways to resolve conflict. They won't learn it on their own, so we better train them up!
So often household chores are done with a resistant attitude. However, you can make an attitude change in your kids by these 10 simple ways.
iMOM shares 8 homework tips to avoid homework time meltdowns! A mom who is a therapist, too, shares practices that really work!
Rude kids become rude adults; teach them early and save them heartache in the end
Give up the bad habits that rob kids of mental strength.
Children deserve a calm parent who knows how to balance his emotions. All Pro Dad shares a few practical reminders on how to stay calm.
These sensory red flags may indicate that a child needs extra help or support to manage sensory processing concerns.
Sometimes what we think is a parental discipline issue is really a perspective issue. Use these 4 questions to determine how to approach the next discipline issue in your home.
Why would I want to teach my kids how to argue? They are already persuasive. Well, it's not about arguing to win but arguing to learn.
A bedtime routine gives a great space to speak important phrases into your kids' lives. Here are 5 that will help them feel close to you.
SDCOE compiled resources to help adults as they support students with processing their thoughts and feelings following a school shooting.
When anxiety and depression drove me to a counselor, she asked me one parenting question about my difficult child that changed my life forever.
Equine Assisted Therapy has a wide range of benefits for teen mental health.
As we all spend more time using smartphones and tablets, Zero to Three (National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families) has released a series of guidelines and tip sheets for caregivers about …
Here are some of the worst things you can say to a teenager who is suffering from a broken heart.
A child having a temper tantrum can be frustrating for a parent. All Pro Dad shares the keys to overcoming temper tantrums.
When someone calls your kid stupid, it IS NOT BULLYING. Everywhere you turn these days you hear about bullying. And it's coming out of the mouths of kids and parents way more than it should. You and I and they are labeling all mean actions bullying. But what is bullying?
What kind of parenting is most likely to contribute to the healthy development of children.
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Parents must learn to understand the signs of bullying and be aware on behalf of our children. Here are 10 signs that your child might be getting bullied.
What can you do about kids who chew on everything? How can you use the oral sensory system to help promote calm behavior or to help increase alertness?
Don't say don't cry! Here are 11 suggestions for what to say to a crying child to validate their feelings & build them up. Read more from GoZen.
By Eric Braun My boys may be getting older—14 and 12—but they still maintain their youthful vitality when it comes to bickering like toddlers. They do have a bit of a higher tolerance for each othe…
Nobody said this would be easy.
I heard a disturbing story recently from a friend, and I can't seem to get it out of my head. It went something like this ...
Disciplining children can be difficult. All Pro Dad shares 3 discipline guidelines.
Strategies to help young people be safe online
One of the biggest ways parents can offer homework help to their kids is to set up an organized, dedicated space to allow for independent work time.
By Annie Fox, M.Ed., author of The Middle School Confidential™ series Dear Annie, My daughter has recently been teased at school about her weight. She is twelve, 5’5″, and weighs 145 po…
What do you tell your children about tragedy or the problem of evil in the world? All Pro Dad shares 3 typical issues and how to address them.
