My Rating Has Dropped!

- by Tim Jordan, M.D. "He’s the brightest in his class!" "He’s been the top goal scorer on his team for 5 years!" "Isn’t she gorgeous - she’s the prettiest girl in her class!" "I don’t care about the 6 A’s - how come you got a B in science?" "Thank God for Suzie -...

Redirecting Tantrums

Mom was working in her home office and 2-½ year old Gabriela wanted to play. Mom was just about done, so she sat her down on the floor with a coloring book and turned back to her desk to finish up. She looked back and Gabriela had taken her wallet out of her purse and...

Parenting Question and Answer

The following was taken from a post at the Positive Parenting Bulletin Board located at ParentsPlace.com. Question: Hi. I very much need help. I have a 2 and a half-year-old daughter, and I am losing it where she is concerned. We have tried to raise her well, she is...

YES or NO?

By Deborah Godfrey The experts have told us that consistency is one key to effective parenting. We all know this in theory; however in practice we often fall short. What does consistency mean? The dictionary defines consistent as "constant in adhering to principals."...