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May 19, 2013

Winning the Whining Battle

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It happens in the blink of an eye: one second I’m being asked a question to which I’ve had to answer “no”, and the next second I’m being subjected to one of the most exhausting sounds a parent can hear. What is that noise, a suffering animal? What kind of creature is making that … [Read more...]

Just Say Yes! A Guide to Setting Limits with Kids

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I think we can agree that children of all ages need limits. They need to know what to expect from us, and they need to know we mean what we say. But do we have to prove we mean what we say by being mean? Good news! We don’t. Say “No” by saying “Yes” Imagine for a moment your child has … [Read more...]