How to Use Behavior Charts for Kids | Empowering Parents
When families call 1-on-1 Coaching, just about every call we get involves a question about consequences. Many parents struggle to find effective consequences while overlooking […]
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Sometimes I Don’t Like My Child | Empowering Parents
It’s a truth we don’t often admit, even to ourselves: we don’t always like our kids. I can hear the guilt in parents’ voices when […]
Saying No to Your Child: How to be a More Assertive Parent
It can be hard to say “no” to our kids. Does your child manipulate, act out and negotiate until he gets his way? Sara Bean […]
Effective Parenting Techniques – 7 Ways to Start Parenting More Effectively
Many parents write in to Empowering Parents and ask, “Is it too late to change the way I parent my child—and will it actually work […]
Living with Little Lawyers: Don’t Over-negotiate with Your Child
If you are a parent who negotiates constantly with your child, you probably feel like you’re living with a little lawyer who “objects” to every […]
The Top 5 Parenting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
As parents, we all make mistakes. As part of the 1-on-1 Coaching Team, I often encourage parents to give themselves a break—after all, it’s impossible […]
Child Addiction to Video Games | Empowering Parents
Is your child playing video games instead of doing schoolwork? Is he avoiding social situations—and is his behavior worsening as a result of constant gaming? […]
Your Child Is Not Your Friend | Empowering Parents
There is a purely emotional part of the parent/child relationship that is built on affection and esteem. Parents and children are genetically geared to love […]
Do You Parent with Your Wallet? (Or Know Someone Who Does?)
What kid doesn’t love it when Mom or Dad spends money on them? When you can afford it, buying things for your children is fun. […]
Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting
If you and your spouse take opposing roles in dealing with your kids, you’re not alone. Many parents take on the roles of “good cop” […]