You might have noticed while reading my other articles, that I love talking about how to make changes so you can succeed as a parent. Many people will give you suggestions for new parenting strategies to try. This is helpful information however, I find that people have a hard time keeping up with the new…
There may be several changes you would like to see within your family to make it a happier environment. Perhaps you would like more cooperation, a greater sense of connection, or for your children to respect you and each other more. These are wonderful dreams. However, my examples are not specific enough to know how…
Have you noticed that sometimes you can have a hard time feeling grateful that you have children? I ran into a former client at the local symphony and I asked how his 3 children who were such a challenge are doing now. “The youngest one, who is now a junior in high school is doing…
This is the role-play skit that Parenting Expert Cynthia Klein did with podcaster Sarah Baker of Momma Stories Podcast Posted May 15, 2020. Below are 3 role-plays to illustrate how an adult’s response to a child expressing their struggles can either block or open up communication. An adult uses the Supporter Role when the…
Does it drive you crazy when your kids say, “I’m bored”? Especially now when you are with your kids 24/7, it’s helpful to examine three ways you could respond to their cry of desperation and see which one will best meet your needs. How you reply depends on who you want to solve the boredom…
Often parents try to force kids into cooperating, and they wonder why they won’t. Force and collaboration don’t work together. You can’t use the Director Parenting Role (like a boss who gives orders) and force cooperation. The only way to build true cooperation, is to use the Collaborator Parenting Role whenever possible. Deciding on which…
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