MY KID WON'T STOP SWEARING
Some positive ways parents can respond when they hear swear words coming out of their child's mouth...
BRUSHING UP FOR FALL
Here's a few ideas to help them brush up their academic skills, and get in gear for fall.
IS HOME SCHOOL AN OPTION?
In light of this violent trend, parents are seeking alternatives to public education and many are discovering the positive aspects of home schooling.
ODD JOBS GOOD FOR TEENS
Odd jobs are sometimes a good outlet for teens in many ways.
NEW CTW BOOK LIST EXAMINES WAYS KIDS DEAL WITH SCARY THINGS
The fall recommended book list of the Children's Television Workshop is something to be scared of - because that's what the "Sesame Street" producer has in mind.
SOME PARENTS LACK FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF AMERICAN HISTORY
If you were to ask a kid why we're celebrating a holiday Saturday, there's a 50-50 chance he or she wouldn't know, according to a new survey commissioned by the Colonial Williamsburg restoration in Virginia.
AAP OFFERS 15 TIPS TO HELP YOUNG KIDS START, RETURN TO SCHOOL
There are lots of kids who are a little wobbly about that first day, the ones most fearful are those getting ready to go to school for the first time.
LOW APPROVAL RATING FOR U.S.PARENTS
Perhaps it's natural for adults to be critical of the younger generation, but a new poll renders a harsh judgment of today's children and their parents.
PUBLIC MANNERS
When we're out in public my son seems to forget all the good manners he routinely uses at home. If we run into someone I know he won't even say a polite hello. He forgets to say 'thank you' and 'excuse me'.By Elizabeth Pantley,
author of Kid Cooperation and
Perfect Parenting
EXCUSE ME PLEASE, HOW TO STOP THE INTERRUPTING
Have you every been engrossed in a conversation with a friend when your train of thought is interrupted by a little voice pleading, "Can I please have a cookie?"By Elizabeth Pantley,
author of Kid Cooperation and
Perfect Parenting
GETTING YOUR KIDS TO COOPERATE
How can I get my kids to cooperate with me? I'm constantly nagging and complaining, not that it does any good!By Elizabeth Pantley,
author of Kid Cooperation and
Perfect Parenting
ARGUING AND BACK-TALK
Dealing with your child arguing and talking back, what to do as a parent.By Elizabeth Pantley,
author of Kid Cooperation and
Perfect Parenting
ENCOURAGING A CHILD TO READ
My child doesn't like to read, and will only do the bare minimum required to get though his homework. I know that fluency in reading is important to his success in school. How do I encourage him to read more often?By Elizabeth Pantley,
author of Kid Cooperation and
Perfect Parenting
CHILDREN & TV VIOLENCE
Television can be a powerful influence in developing value systems and shaping behavior. Unfortunately, much of today's television programming is violent.
CULTIVATING THE ART OF LEARDERSHIP IN KIDS
What's leadership? To me it's that mysterious, ethereal energy that motivates a person to rise above others, to assess a situation, and then act and take charge. Juliana Hoewing, Principal
Madrone Elementary School
COMMUNICATING WITH CHILDREN
Communicating effectively with children is dependent upon learning to be a good listener.Patricia O'Leary, Principal
Village School
TEMPERING TANTRUMS
One of the most unsettling experiences in raising children is a temper tantrum--an explosion of frustration, anger, or rage from a child.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
TEACHING TOLERANCE
Bullard stresses many times in her book that to teach children tolerance, it's not enough to know what tolerance is; parents must live it. Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
FOR OUR KIDS, TIME IS LOVE
Sometimes parents feel frustrated and think, "We've given him so much love and we do so much for him, why is he having problems?Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
THE CHALLENGING CHILD - PART 2
Once parents have identified their particular child's pattern, Part II of our review provides a sampling of parenting ideas Dr. Greenspan had suggested for that particular pattern. Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
THE CHALLENGING CHILD - PART 1
In The Challenging Child, he decribes each personality types of difficult or "challenging" children: 1. The highy sensitive child; 2. The self-absorbed child; 3. the defiant child; 4. The inattentive child; and 5. The active agressive child. Parents are then able to identify which personality type best fits their child. Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
'ATTACHMENT DISCIPLINE' COMMUNICATES LOVE
Attachment parenting and specifically, attachment discipline, help a child feel significant, worthwhile and loved. Developed by pediatrician and author Dr. William Sears, attachment discipline is explored in this article by Shirley King.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
NINE THINGS TO DO INSTEAD OF SPANKING
Research has confirmed what many parents instinctively feel when they don't like to spank their children, but they don't know what else to do.Used with Permission
Kathryn Kvols, President
International Network of children and Families
Author: Redirecting Children's Behavior.
Positive Parenting Home Page.
RAISE CHILDREN WITH SOCIAL INTEREST
Alfred Adler wrote that social interest is having a true, caring concern for other people, and a real desire to make a contribution to society. Shirley King has made several interesting points regarding Adler's perspective that are relevant and important in the area of parenting.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
PARENT TRAINING: THINGS YOU SHOULD HAVE LEARNED IN SCHOOL
Here you are a first time parent and the best advice your own mother has given you is to say, " don't worry, everything you need to know will come naturally." Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
A PARENTING STYLE FOR THE 90'S
Parents want to get away from the autocratic, authoritarian style of parenting that their parents used in raising them. Parents are vowing and trying to not spank; to not use threats; to not humiliate; and to not punish their children.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
SPANKED CHILDREN LOSE TRUST
"If I don't punish her for being bad, how will she ever learn to be good?" Parents need to let go of the idea of controlling their children.They can control the situation and use consequences instead of punishment.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
POWER STRUGGLES
Most parents are familiar with the term power struggle. It definitely is a struggle for power between the parent and the child. Both are feeling frustrated, powerless, and are fighting to get a sense of personal power and control in their lives.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
KIDS WHO HAVE EVERYTHING BUT ATTENTION
Are those children who are overly indulged with toys and video games missing out on an essential quality. Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
TEACHING OUR CHILDREN TO GIVE
All Parents would like their children to share. As parents, we can help instill in our children a sense of what psychologist Alfred Adler called "social interest" -a concern for others that is larger and more desirable than the feeling of "what's in it for me?" Shirely King explores the importance of teaching your chld to give.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
CRITICISM'S HARMFUL EFFECTS
Unfortunately, many parents are not aware of the intense damage they do when they humiliate, put down, judge, belittle, ridicule, or criticize their children. Their intentions, although misguided, are for the best to motivate their children into doing better. Shirley King explores the issues and offers other ideas.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
TO FEEL UNDERSTOOD IS TO FEEL LOVED
Reflective or active listening is a way to show we love our children.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
INSPIRE CHILDREN WITH ENCOURAGEMENT
Encouragement is a skill we can learn in order to become the effective, positive and loving parents we all want to be.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
OFFER UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
Parents can dislike the child's behavior, but still feel and convey their love. Unconditional love is absolutely necessary for every growing and developing child.Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
HOME "ALONE" WITH THE KIDS
"Moms tell me that, when it comes to dealing with disciplining their children, their husbands are too tired or not as concerned as they are in making rules or setting limits on behavior."Submitted by
R.P. TOISTER, Ph.D.
TIPS FOR PARENTS: MAKING HOLIDAYS SPECIAL
If you are a parent of young children, you probably share an almost universal desire to make holidays special for your children. While it's difficult to determine exactly what special means to any one child, here are some guide lines which are most likely applicable to your family.Submitted by:
Jan Levinson Gilman, Ph.D.
THE BEDTIME BLUES
Avoid the "Bedtime Blues" with these seven suggestions. As your personal parent guide here at the Mining Company, I hope you find this feature assists you in being a more effective parent." Authored by:
Michael K. Tonjum, Ph.D.
SURFING THE NET REQUIRES A PARENT'S GUIDANCE
One of the biggest worries these days for the parent's is, "How can I be sure my child is safe?" Here are some guidelines. Authored by:
Michael K. Tonjum, Ph.D.
MAKING FRIENDS
With school beginning many children might need some help in learning to make friends. It is important to note that social skills just like academic or sports skills can be taught and learned. Used with Permission
Shirley King, parenting columnist
Boise Family Magizine.
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