Technology Time: Setting Limits That Work
Preschool Choices: Play Is The Way
When A Parent Is Diagnosed With An Illness
My Child Is Out Of Control!
Are you concerned that your child is “out of control” when they are: acting aggressively, talking over others, grabbing, have difficulty taking turns or simply doing things you have asked them not to? Many parents get frustrated by their child’s lack of self or impulse control, especially when their child knows the rules or the consequences of breaking them.
VIDEO: Is Time Up For Timeouts Q13 Fox News
Watch Childproof Parenting founder Melissa Benaroya on Q13 Fox News as she talks with Marni about timeouts!
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Time Outs: Friend or Foe?
Are You An Emotion Coaching Parent?
Giving The Gift Of Failure: Making The Case For Parenting Less
Most parents will do whatever it takes to support their child in being successful in all three arenas no matter the sacrifice. Parents will step in and advocate, buy the latest gadgets for kids so they fit in, "help" with difficult projects and papers, and protect and guide kids every step of the way. As parents, we feel proud and accomplished when our kids are successful. These types of behaviors can often be identified as overprotective or "over-parenting" and have the potential to squelch a child's confidence, undermine a child's opportunity to learn, take responsibility, and gain independence.
Is It Time For Your Family To Hit The Charts? (And I'm not talkin’ Top 40)
Three Ways to Help Your Child Manage Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety
Back To School Tips and Ideas - Interview on Q13
Parents, Here's Your Personal Back-to-School To-Do List - It's not just about the kids
The back-to-school season is quickly approaching, and there’s so much to do! There’s plenty of preparation required to make the transition seamless for kids but they aren’t the only ones who need a little help. Parents need to make big changes, too! Carpools, lunches, work, extracurriculars — the list is endless. So, let’s take a minute to talk about a few things parents can do to get themselves ready for school.
Three Strategies to Help Your Little Hot Head Chill Out
Top 4 Mindfulness Tips To Traveling With Kids
Travel, no matter how near or far, has so many benefits for children. Families often leave the comfort of home to explore new and different people, cultures, environments, and experiences. Not only do family trips create opportunities for families to bond through shared experiences, but they also provide situations that require children to take risks, try something new, and act brave, which can result in courage and greater confidence. But travel isn’t always so easy with kids and can sometimes be a tumultuous experience. Incorporating mindfulness into your travel and adventures is a great way to enhance your family’s experience and teach your children how to appreciate not only the destination, but also the journey. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your trip:
Summer Sanity Series- Part II Keeping Your Summer Fun On Track
Summer is in full swing now and everyone is embracing the sunshine and the warm weather. With all the fun summer activities, parents tend to get a little more relaxed in their parenting. Being a bit more flexible and going with the flow can be wonderful and liberating, unless you are undoing the habits you worked so hard to maintain the rest of the year. Keeping your parenting consistent with your values during the summer months can definitely be more challenging when everyone is focused on having a fun time. Below are two more ways to be mindful this summer to help keep your family on track and ensure everyone is staying healthy and enjoying themselves.
Summer Sanity Series - Part I Starting Your Summer Off Right
As we head into summer, it can be helpful to set clear expectations for our kids, in order to avoid challenges and ensure that everyone in the family has fun. The summer months tend to create a relaxed approach to daily life and can often lead to bad habits that then require a lot of time and energy to reverse in the fall. Two ways to maintain consistency and keep things on track are making sure your child gets enough sleep and enforcing clear limits on the use of screens and devices.
Preparing for Summer Podcast on Joyful Courage
Casey invites fellow Positive Discipline Coach, Melissa Benaroya, to discuss surviving Summer Break. In this episode they offer practical tools and solutions to set you and your family up for a successful summer. Two to three months is a long time to keep your kids occupied and stimulated. Get an insight into the importance of boredom and why you don’t have to plan every single second of your children’s vacation. Tune in and learn how routine and summer coexist to help you have fun too!
The Power of Dads: Why Dads Need to Invest In Their Parenting
Ask The Parent Coach: Playing Favorites!
From time to time I will answer readers questions as they come in. I thought I would share this specific one because this question comes up a lot.
QUESTION:
Sometimes my 3-year-old can be sort of mean to her dad- like when he goes to get her in the morning she will scream that she only wants mommy or sometimes she pushes him away when he comes over to say to her when he gets home from work. I know she adores my husband and they have so much fun playing together, but I'm not sure why she acts this way towards him sometimes. Any thoughts?
