Many of us have been raised by parents who used the old parenting techniques that taught us to be tough on our kids and “don’t give them an inch.” Then came the generation of “praise.” Wow! Many kids read right though that technique and took advantage of our parenting skills…or, a lack there of. So,...
The answer to this article’s title in one word…Yes! You may have heard The Total Transformation Program radio advertisements, or seen this highly ranked parenting program advertised on television. The creator of this program, James Lehman, is a well published parenting expert who has truely devised a parenting program that will meet many, if not all, parenting challenges parents are...
Dear ScottCounseling: Since my child reached the age of six, all I recieved from him is arguing and back talk behavior. It does not matter if I ask him nicely to do something, or I yell and scream to get him going. The inappropriate behavior is always the same; my child likes to argue with...
Summer Discipline for Teens & Children Summer is a great time for parents to begin to implement new parenting strategies and techniques to ensure appropriate discipline for their child. Teenagers are especially more active during the summer months and parents are often faced with more unique and challenging discipline problems due to the fact that...
Is Child & Teen Stress Out of Control? According to the American Psychological Association, 2009 survey, stress among teens and their parents is rising significantly every year. Stress in children is being reported more often by school counselors, social workers and psychologists. Adolescent psychologists report that many parents who are seeking professional help have to...
What is a Parent & Child behavior Contract? A parent and child behavior contract is an agreement between the parent and child that sets limits for the child’s behavior, rewards good decisions, and outlines consequences for bad . Child Behavior Contracts sends a clear message to the child that “This behavior needs to stop.” It also...
Most of us parents ask at one time or another, “What kind of parent am I?” There are many ways to parent a child; some better than others. The first question you have to ask yourself, hopefully before you become a parent, is “What kind of parent personality do I want display?” , and “Am I going...
Is your child arguing with you all the time? Does your child refuse to do chores, homework, get home on time? Children who lie, steal and do not follow a parent’s directions can cause a parent and the child a ton of stress. There are discipline solutions for parents and teachers to follow that will eliminate...
Teen depression is on the rise and is also one of the leading causes of teen problems today. Some teen depression appears as anger, moodiness and/or prolonged sadness. Many teens who are depressed begin to look toward mood altering chemicals found in alcohol and other drugs. The following article will help you, the parent reader,...
As an educator, school counselor and instructor of thousands of parents over the past 30 years, I have become very selective in the parenting programs that I recommend to my parents. The Positive Parenting Solutions program is one of the most favorable parenting programs that I have seen on the market today. This fair review...
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