Time Management for Kids
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by Amy McCready
2w ago
If it’s happened once, it’s happened a hundred times… As usual, you’ve spent the entire morning in a chaotic rush, struggling to get your kids out the door on time. Amid frustrated shouts, empty threats, and maybe even a few tears, you make it to the school drop-off line by the skin of your teeth. As you catch your breath, you ask yourself the same recurring question: “Why does every morning feel like a battle against the clock?” Believe me, you’re not alone! In all my years as a parenting educator, I’ve met countless exasperated parents seeking the secret to teaching their kids time managemen ..read more
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How to Talk to Kids About Politics
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by Amy McCready
6M ago
Election year is here, and from now until November, politics will infiltrate everything from yard signs and commercials to TikToks and Instagram posts.  As adults, we may be prepared for the onslaught of electrically charged insults and accusations from both sides–or, at the very least, we’re used to it.  But we can’t expect our kids to be oblivious to the media blitz. Or, unaffected by it.  So, when the country is awash with opposing views, how do we talk to our children about politics and set an example of civility–especially when politicians themselves are often the ones act ..read more
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The Do’s and Don’ts to End Toddler Hitting & Biting for Good
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by Amy McCready
1y ago
It happens in an instant.  One moment, you’re joyfully watching your toddler play with his big brother, giggling as they roughhouse across the floor; the next, your ears are flooded with your oldest’s screams. Ouch! He bit me!!! You want to believe this was a one-time-only incident. That he just got caught up in the moment of play. But in all honesty, this isn’t an isolated incident. Your toddler has bitten before. He’s also thrown a few fists from time to time. And you’re afraid he’ll do it again if you don’t do something about it now. Parents are understandably concerned when their swe ..read more
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Should Stepparents Discipline?
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by Amy McCready
1y ago
When introducing children to a new family dynamic, one thing is certain… Kids will naturally test the waters. Whether it’s adding a new baby into the mix, a stay-at-home parent re-entering the workforce, or going through the process of divorce–no matter the circumstances, changes like these rock everyone’s worlds (kids and adults alike). And when worlds are shaken that much, pushback is to be expected. Still, nothing can quite compare to the radical shift that occurs when two families blend together to become one.  If this is a venture you’re embarking on, you know that navigating the mu ..read more
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5 Ways to Help Kids Face Their Fears
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by Amy McCready
1y ago
It’s the peace and quiet of children finally sleeping. But mid-way through your exhaled sigh of relief, you hear a tiny voice chirping. “Mom! Dad! I’m scared!” It’s nothing new–over the years, you’ve checked for monsters under the bed, velociraptors in the closet, aliens outside the window, and a giant, creepy clown that supposedly visits your child’s room at night. Even your best detective skills have never turned up anything more than a couple of dust bunnies and a missing sock.  Still, your kiddo remains doubtful.  Because…what if? Common childhood fears aren’t limited to nightti ..read more
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Teaching Kids Respect–for Themselves and Others
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by Amy McCready
2y ago
“Kids today are SO disrespectful,” you’ve probably heard (or even muttered, amongst other statements).  It’s true that parent-child relationships are evolving. Many kids today behave differently, communicate differently, and have different goals and expectations than a mere generation ago.  They are growing up in a different world.  Still, teaching respect is as important now as when Aretha first sang about it. Some children today are granted more leeway and left ample room to question and challenge our guidance. This can feel and appear disrespectful.  Alternatively, kids ..read more
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Teach Your Children How to Try New Foods
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by Guest Post
2y ago
Guest post from sociologist and feeding expert, Dina Rose, PhD I bet you know what your children ought to eat. It’s no secret that kids should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and lots of variety, and that no one–not even the pickiest person–should subsist on crackers alone. Yes, carrots trump candy. But how do you get a child, whose loyalty to pasta knows no bounds, to even consider eating anything else? That’s the kind of question that trips parents up all the time (alongside questions about power struggles and challenging behaviors that the free Positive Parenting Solutions webinar can ..read more
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5 Tips for Sibling Harmony
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by Amy McCready
2y ago
It’s 7 AM, and you’re sitting in absolute silence, enjoying a steaming hot cup of coffee before diving into the usual morning madness.  You let out a deep sigh of enjoyment. These are the mornings you live for. Nothing but perfect peace until you hear… SLAM!  “Mom!”  “Dad!”  “He won’t leave me alone!” “She’s not letting me use the bathroom!” “I was here first!” Ah, yes, the morning routine has begun. And once again, your kids are at each other’s throats.  That hot coffee and silence were nice while they lasted, you think. But now the real day begins. Sound familiar? L ..read more
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When Grandparents Interfere With Positive Parenting
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by Amy McCready
2y ago
“That technology is rotting her brain,” your father urges while your daughter is enjoying her one-hour-a-day screen time. “I would have washed your mouth out with soap,” your mother’s voice warns when your son talks back to you. Parenting is hard enough, let alone when our parents–now grandparents–offer unsolicited advice. The reality is, parents don’t cease to be parents when their kids grow up: not least when they graduate to grandparents. Grandparents generally have legitimate, hard-earned experiences they want to share with us. Having already raised a child or more themselves, their opini ..read more
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Tips for Talking to Your Kids About the Birds & the Bees
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by Guest Post
3y ago
A guest post from sexual health educator Amy Lang No matter how open, informed, or confident you may be, talking to kids about sex can be tough! It can feel awkward and uncomfortable for everyone to have these conversations, but don’t let these feelings deter you–because there is good news!  Over and over again, when teens are surveyed, they say the people who have the most influence over their sexual decision-making are their parents and primary caregivers! We are powerful, we have influence, and they want and need to hear from us. Sex education at school is in no way enough. Their peer ..read more
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