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Parent Coaching Articles

Best Back To School Steps For Parents to Take

Back To School Tips For 2011 The 2011 school year is about to begin. Many parents are wondering, “What are the best parenting tips to help my child get off on the right foot while beginning new school year?” Below are some parenting tips from a twenty two year school counseling expert. 1. Whether your child is...

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Sleep & Children: The Importance of Sleep For Children

Sleep & Children: The Importance of Sleep For Children

Children are experiencing higher levels of stress, depression, mood swings and exhaustion like never before. It’s important for all of us to get at least eight hours a sleep at night. School-aged children may need more sleep.  The following article will help the reader to understand the importance of sleep for children and the benefits...

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My Child Has A Weight Problem

My Child Has A Weight Problem

In the United States, the number of overweight children and adolescents has doubled in the last three decades.  Our children are eating more, exercising less and their self-esteem is suffering.  The following article is not one of statistics, but one that may help you, the parent, begin to become concerned about your child becoming fat....

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Facebook Bully: Tips From A School Counselor

Schools across America are being bombarded by parent phone calls stemming from Facebook harassment and bully issues.  Most states have anti-bully laws in place that the schools have to follow to ensure that your child is safe at school. Facebook and other social media anti-harassment and anti bully laws are now being added to the existing laws...

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Positive Parenting Solutions Review: Scam or Legit?

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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The Parent Coach Plan Review

ScottCounseling welcomes The Parent Coach Plan as a new sponsor.  The Parent Coach Plan offers parents Teen Behavior Contracts that allows you, the parent, to place your child on a written discipline contract to help improve your child’s behavior at home. A  child behavior contract is often used at schools and by professional child psychologists...

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My Child is a Negative Thinker

My Child is a Negative Thinker

Negative thinking leads to negative behavior and actions. Is your child a negative thinker? Does your son talks down about himself and others?  Does your daughter always speak negative about helping with household chores?  The following article provides some positive parenting tips that may lead your child away from negative thinking. How to Deal with...

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How to Motivate Your Child in 5 Easy Steps

How to Motivate Your Child in 5 Easy Steps

Motivating a child to succeed in today’s world may be a challenge. Developing intrinsic motivation (motivation from within), as oppossed to Extrinsic motivation (motivation from other sources) if most often desired by parents. The following article will provide the reader with 5 steps to consider in motivational techniques that may be used by parents and...

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Four Things That Matter Most in Parenting

Average: Your rating: None Average: 2.8 (6 votes) What four things matter the most in parenting? Could they be the same as the four things that matter most in life? It is likely they could be the same since our relationships with our children are some of the most significant ones we have in our...

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Back to School Already? How to Set Your Child Up For Success

Average: Your rating: None Average: 1.7 (7 votes) Even though children may be enjoying their summer, parents are already thinking about “back-to-school” and everything that needs to get organized. What’s the stress-free solution to setting your child up for a truly successful year? Routines and organization. Every household benefits from having established routines but it’s...

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