If one’s child is begging them to watch TV when it is homework time, one should simply say, “You need to stop whining and go do your homework.” If the begging continues say, “You can stop begging right now or you can go to time out. What is your choice?” If the child is ...
Saying action words like “stop,”“no,” and don’t” are not only confusing for a child, but don’t give any clear directions about what you want behavior you’d like them to change. Adults need to clearly explain to the child what you want them to stop doing and why so they und...
Toss it.Spanking is a temporary solution that does more harm than good. It "works" because it's external control over a child, but it doesn't promote internal decision-making. It simply teaches children to behave – or else. Spanking causes many children to focus on the punishment rather ...
I don’t think any research is needed to back this one up. When you yell in anger, it changes the feeling in the room; not just for the kid you’re yelling at, but for everyone within earshot. That includes the teachers and students in nearby classrooms. Just a quick glance at ...
those feelings to continue as long as they need to, while you continue to acknowledge them). “Oh, I know you are having so much fun with the dog and it’s hard to stop, but it’s time. What a bummer! You are really upset and disappointed that it’s bedtime. Iknowthe feeling.”...
But when “no” is your constant go-to answer, it’s no wonder kids stop listening to YOUR requests! Look for reasons to say yes more often. Your “yes” answers will begin to surprise and delight your child and have them paying more attention when you ask for something! Instead of “...
called in to have a conversation, as if we were being blamed,” DeLoura remembered. “But to me, I saw it more as a ‘cover all your bases’ situation. If you’re not sure what it is that’s causing a thing, you want to make sure you talk to everybody and you learn eve...
He did not fool them! That’s literally the whole premise of the show, and he did not do it. He did something better. Heamazedthem, by putting his cards on the table with undeniable skill. That is what we should aspire to as storytellers — not tricking our readers, butperformingtricks...
How to stay calm when someone raises their voice at you If someone raises their voice at you, it's totally normal to feel intimidated, frightened, upset, or angry. Being yelled at is never a pleasant experience, but the key to...
--MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow: “Frankly, getting to see a president go off script is one of the reasons that people watch presidential press conferences … But think about that it says about the president’...