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  • Now Listen here Young Lady !!!!!!

    Contributed by Melanie Miller, M.Ed., Certified Positive Discipline Trainer and School Counselor Back talk, eye rolling, the glare, the, “Oh mom how can you be so stupid look”…. As our children grow older, their vocabulary has grown and their words, attitude and eye rolling can dig a little deeper. The next time the disrespect comes […]

  • Why Kids Lie and What to do About It

    Contributed by Melanie Miller, M.Ed. Lying is one of those behaviors that can certainly bring up a lot of strong feelings in parents. Understanding why kids lie and what we can do as parents to decrease lying, and promote honesty, can be a welcome relief! The following information is from a TV interview with Certified […]

  • Finding (and using) your “P.O.S.” Button

    By finding our “P.O.S.” (pause) button we can bring our best selves to our parenting challenges.

  • Getting our Brains and Bodies to Work Together

    Hints for responding not reacting when your child (or you) “flips his/her lid.”

  • The Rhythm of Routines

    Simple steps for setting up a routine to make your family’s morning or evening run more smoothly