Turn Craziness into Calmness published 12.1.2012 in Parenting on the Peninsula magazine

Imagine you are having a power struggle with your middler. You know, when you feel angry, frustrated, and maybe even powerless because your child is not cooperating. You could even be thinking, “You are so inconsiderate “, “You’re defying me”, or even “You’re trying to test me.” Parents often feel crazy when they are trying…

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Emotional Changes for Children Ages 11 – 13

Emotional Changes for Children Ages 11 – 13 Source:  Your Child’s Emotional Health, Philadelphia Child Guidance Center © 1993   Fears Failure in school, sports or social popularity Looking and acting “strange” Death or life-threatening illness or disease Sex (attracting others, repelling other, being attacked) Being fooled or “brainwashed” Losing possessions, being robbed Sexuality Increased…

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Parenting Tools: Pt. 1 Maintain a Sense of Connection

Jane Nelsen, PhD. has written numerous parenting books that are based on positive discipline. She says that for discipline to be effective; it needs to contain these four qualities. . Maintains a sense of connection Is effective long term Respectful Teaches social and life skills which develop good character. Here are examples of parenting strategies…

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