The Argument against Arguing with Your Kids

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  It can sometimes be so easy for our kids to draw us into an argument. They want something. We don’t. They don’t see why not. Or the opposite scenario: We want them to do something. They don’t want to do it. They don’t understand why they should do it. That pretty much sums up read more…

The Truth about Consequences

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I’ll never forget the dad I spoke to a few years ago about getting his daughter to stay in her bed at night. He said, “The only thing that seems to work is when I threaten to take her “lovie” (comfort blanket). I took it one night so she knows I’ll do it.” While this read more…

Crutches for a Christmas Present? It’s Logical

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For the last five days I have been in my bed recovering from ankle surgery. So a couple times a day each of my sons will wander in to see me or bring me something I need. Invariably, each one will grab my crutches and play with them. Every. Single. Time. So for fun, I read more…