How do children’s tests of boundaries reflect their need for love and support?
Children test boundaries and rules as a way to determine the level of love and support that their parents are able to provide. Download all the parenting tips.
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How can parents model the traits they wish to see in their children?
A leader in the home demonstrates initiative and integrity. The character traits that we hope for in our kids need to be modeled by us parents first. Download all the parenting tips.
Why should parenting suggestions be posed as questions to teens?
We all hate to be told what to do. Instead, ask your teen in a way that will make them feel as if they came up with the idea. “Please do it this way” turns into “Do you think it’s a good idea if we do it this way?” Download all the parenting tips.
Why should I ask my children for their opinions on various topics?
It is difficult to find a delinquent teen that comes from a harmonious home. Download all the parenting tips.
Why is taking responsibility for my life important for my teen’s development?
Practice taking responsibility for your own life. The more you own, the less time you might have to take responsibility for your teen’s life. Download all the parenting tips.
How can showing love help with teen rebellion?
Teen rebellion often invokes our own anger. Let go of logic and try to use your heart to speak to your teen. Show love and care even when it might be undeserved. Download all the parenting tips.
Why is it important to focus on one goal at a time?
Do birthdays big! Money is not necessary to make the day all about your child. Download all the parenting tips.
How can I counteract negative peer pressure with positive experiences?
As negative peer pressure threatens to tilt teens towards unhealthy living, tip the scale the other direction by spending time with your teen doing something new and fresh. Download all the parenting tips.
Why do kids need clarity more than consistency?
It isn’t consistency that kids crave it is clarity. But clarity becomes more difficult when you are inconsistent. Download all the parenting tips.
Why should I let my teen finish their thoughts?
Let teens complete their sentences. Interrupting makes them feel as if their ideas are not worth listening to. Download all the parenting tips.