Everyone struggles with how to respond to behavior they experience as difficult in other people. Even though we don’t usually think of it, all of our difficulties with behavior are about emotions. They are about all of the emotions involved–ours and the other person’s. Read more…
It doesn’t matter whether your child is in junior high or high school, there’s a great advantage academically to them having you actively involved in their education. If you focus on making education an important part of life in your home (not forced, just important!) from an early age, there’s a good chance that your teen will accept that education is an integral part of their growing up and doing well academically will lead to success later when they enter the employment market. Read more…
It’s amazing how fearless toddlers can be. Their innocence about the world around them allows them to pick up objects that we know are best left alone. They will put all sorts of things in their mouths, poke at others, prod at some, and try to take equipment or toys apart while you, the adult, cringe in worry of what’s to come of this open curiosity. Fortunately, most of these worrying habits cause no harm to the toddler or none of us would have survived our parents’ worry past kindergarten! Read more…
Global positioning system, also known as GPS, is a tracking system that uses satellites. GPS tracking systems are available for vehicles, animals and human beings. Read more…
The fundamental rule for all discipline problems is encouraging good behavior instead of punishing bad behavior. It’s a tried and tested method that rewards work better than punishments. Read more…