We make it sound so easy, don’t we? “To raise great kids, you must be consistent and follow through! Parents who don’t follow through lose all credibility with their children!” I know, I know, I regularly hear from moms who are struggling with behavior, and they all say the same thing. “I know the importance of follow through and consistency in parenting. So, why is following through with consequences so difficult?” this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you ... View the Post
Disciplining a Strong-Willed Child With Love and Confidence
You are raising a mover and a shaker, a dominator, a world changer! Yup. Your strong-willed child is poised to make a huge impact on the world around him. And there’s no one better to train him how to make that impact a positive one… than you! Whether you feel equipped for the task or not, the task is indeed yours. He’s your child. All yours. 24 hours a day… yours! Disciplining a strong-willed child can be a challenge, but you have everything you need. Let's talk about how to summon the ... View the Post
How to Handle 3 Year Old Bedtime Tantrums
Defeating 3-year-old bedtime tantrums, battles and power struggles, in general, is intensely frustrating! Particularly when all you really want is a few minutes of quiet time before you go to sleep yourself. When facing yet another night of a 3-year-old screaming at bedtime, you'll likely find yourself completely exhausted and frustrated at the very thought of dealing with it. However, be encouraged. There is a way to get over this terrible toddler nighttime struggle. Let's walk through it ... View the Post
When Is It OK To Say No To Your Child?
Scrolling through Pinterest the other day I noticed a litany of pins that all shared the same theme. “Parenting without saying, No!” After a while, I started to get frustrated. Not only is it OK to say no to your child, it’s essential. Essential to their safety, development, future, well-being, and your own sanity. 5 minutes away from leaving for church on a Sunday morning, and I hear, “Mom, May I bake a French Baguette?” … “What, Now?” … “Well, yeah!?” “No. You may not bake a French ... View the Post
3 Year Old Emotional Outbursts – What to do and How to Deal!
Recently, my youngest son has been a little extra emotional. I caught myself looking at him the other day, thinking, “what in the world is up with you lately?” Then I remembered…. Oh Ya! He’s 3! Correctly dealing with 3-year-old emotional outbursts can mean all the difference between correcting bad behavior or perpetuating it! While some children are naturally more laid back, it’s safe to say that tantrums, mood swings and explosive feelings will be an issue with your 3-year-old at some ... View the Post
The Most Common Discipline Mistake Parents Make
There’s a reason that the consequences you’re using with your child aren’t working. When it comes to consequences, typical grounding, taking things away, and punishment doesn’t work long term, unless your child gets it deep down in his heart. When delivering a consequence to your child, be sure to avoid the common discipline mistake parents make that causes consequences to be completely ineffective! this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after ... View the Post
