“Dealing with Defiant Behaviors – Part II: How to Follow Through for Results”

October 18, 2009

You want your daughter to finish her homework, your son to clean up his room, and both of them to stop complaining whenever you ask them to do something.  You’re tired of the daily arguments and endless nagging that it takes to get things done.  Why can’t they just do as they’re told?! You’ve tried […]

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“Dealing with Defiant Behaviors – Part I: How to Set Up for Success”

October 11, 2009

I know a mom and dad (do you?) who are fed up with their son’s constant arguing and negotiating over every little thing.  Getting through each day has become a struggle. Whether it’s getting out the door in the morning, or getting the homework done each night, or getting the trash taken out, or getting […]

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Q. Why Does My Child Behave That Way?

October 4, 2009

A: Briefly, there’s three major factors that affect your child’s behavior, and it’s important to consider all three when trying to figure out what you should expect from him or her: 1.    Development. I always ask, “What’s your child’s job?”  At this age, what would we typically expect kids to be doing – academically, behaviorally, […]

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How Can We Counteract ADHD without Meds?

September 29, 2009

Q: Is there a way to counteract ADHD without meds? We are having some issues arise with our son that are clearly out of his control, yet not within the parameters of what we will allow.  We are against meds, so any diet changes, vitamin supplements, or behavioral suggestions you could give would be welcome! […]

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Overcoming Overwhelm – STEP ONE: Zoom-Out to Look at The Big Picture

September 27, 2009

Parents and kids today are frantically trying to keep up with the demands of an increasingly fast-paced world.  In the digital age, information flow never sleeps, and it seems like busy parents don’t get to sleep much either! Meanwhile, the kids I see are growing up faster and earlier, being exposed prematurely to the adult […]

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The Great Spanking Debate

September 21, 2009

Okay, here we go: to spank or not to spank?  Child abuser or new-age peace freak? The problem with children today is that they haven’t received enough good old-fashioned “lickins” to set ‘em straight.  The problem is children have been brow-beaten by grown-ups so much, its no wonder they act out their aggressions. Anyone who […]

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How Do I Take “Time Off” without the Guilt?

September 18, 2009

Q:  How can I enjoy time for myself, without the guilt? A: I just received this question in a workshop last week, and right away I thought of two ways to answer it – one spiritual and one practical.  I’d like to share both.  But let me be clear, the spirituality I talk about here […]

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Stop the World, I Want To Get Off Regaining Your Sanity in a Too-Busy World

September 14, 2009

I know a mom (do you?) who gets up at 5:45 every weekday morning wishing it were Saturday already.  She gets washed and dressed, then begins her morning routine as the family field general – rallying the troops to “get up and out” on time each day.   She makes the kids’ lunches, signs permission notes, […]

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A Labor of Love

September 7, 2009

What do parenting our kids, weekend backpacking trips, and launching a national coaching practice have in common?  A lot! This Labor Day weekend, my wife Mary and I took our youngest daughter Hannah on her first backpacking trip. Like her three older siblings, Hannah has camped with us often.  But this is the first time […]

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