Parents often raise concerns about bedtime routines. You know the drill – one more drink, one more story, one more trip to the bathroom and the list goes on. There isn’t a child anywhere who doesn’t try to extend bedtime at least once in a while. But more serious bedtime problems may be a result […]
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I hope you are enjoying your summer and that you are spending as much time as possible with your children before the end of the summer break. Summer is a great time to connect with your kids. Families are generally less busy with organized activities like sports, music & dance lessons, etc. and of course
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It is tempting for busy parents to do all the household chores themselves, thinking it is quicker, easier and that at least the task will get done “properly”. But when parents take this attitude, they deprive their kids of opportunities to learn cooperation, responsibility and other important life skills such keeping commitments, planning ahead, following through,
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This is a continuation from the previous blog post regarding suggestions for fostering healthy self esteem in children: 4. Never compare children to each other. Each child is a different, unique person and should be valued and belong just the way he or she is. 5. Spend special time with each child alone, reminding each
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Self-esteem – the collection of pictures children carry around of who they are and how they fit in—is formed early in life. Even though children make these decisions internally, parents have a tremendous influence on the unconscious decisions children form. The way parents communicate both with words and actions, help children form healthy or unhealthy
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I often run into parents who feel that there is a stigma attached to attending a parent workshop. The thought is that you only attend a parenting class if your kids are out of control or if you are an incompetent parent. This is puzzling in light of the fact that parenting is the most
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Child Behavior Many parents don’t realize that children are constantly making decisions on how to achieve “belonging and significance”. This quest for belonging and significance is one of the key concepts of Positive Discipline. When children feel discouraged they will often turn to negative ways which they perceive will bring them belonging and significance. Rudolf Dreikurs
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Ruth Buffam
Certified Positive Discipline Educator & Trainer
Positive Discipline Solutions Canada