Parent Super Tip

Minimize screen time.

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:00:53 GMT

Establish boundaries and rules.

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Technology changes brain development.

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 12:00:49 GMT

Super Parent Tip

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Build face-to-face social skills

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 12:00:24 GMT

Social skills are important for long-term success. Make sure you help your kids build them.

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Foster teamwork

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:00:57 GMT

Never make your kids compete. Foster teamwork.

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Be on both sides.

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:00:42 GMT

Do your best to nurture both relationships in time of conflict. Be on both sides.

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Give them alone time. Away from siblings.

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:00:21 GMT

Everyone needs some alone time. Especially from their siblings.

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Create opportunities to get along

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:00:50 GMT

Pair your kids with fun.

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Sibling love jar

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:00:20 GMT

Have your kids decorate a sibling love (aka get along) jar.

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Praise the times they get along

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 12:00:37 GMT

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Cool off and try again

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 12:00:36 GMT

Practice conflict resolution when everyone is calm. It's too hard when things are heated

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Let kids try out different ways to problem solve.

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 12:00:49 GMT

They will need help at first, but let your kids try out different ways to solve their conflicts.

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Take a break

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:00:25 GMT

Super Parent Tip

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Sibling rivalry starts as a family affair

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:00:05 GMT

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Smooth mornings through connection

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:00:10 GMT

Super Parent Tip

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Smooth mornings

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:00:53 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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Be consistent with what you say to build trust

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 12:00:20 GMT

Super Parent Tip

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Boundaries help kids think about their behaviours

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 12:00:57 GMT

Super Parent Tip

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Kids need boundaries to feel safe

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:00:17 GMT

Super Parent Tip

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Kids thrive with consistent routines

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Super Parent Tip

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Be consistent with love. Daily.

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:00:06 GMT

Always focus on being consistent with the most important things. Today, love.

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Change what you call homework and how you talk about it

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:00:53 GMT

Sometimes just changing how we talk about things makes a difference.

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Praise effort into homework over outcome

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:00:36 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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Help kids feel successful with homework

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 12:00:59 GMT

Half the battle with homework is helping kids feel like they can be successful.

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Find the best time for your kids' to do homework

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 12:00:23 GMT

Find the best time for your kids to do homework. Sometimes morning might be best... just don't wait too long.

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Create a homework friendly environment

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:00:21 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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Problem Solve Homework Blues

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:07:37 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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Fighting in front of your kids?

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:00:12 GMT

Fighting in front of kids is okay IF you model effective conflict resolution.

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Lying

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:00:28 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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Motivating the picky eater

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:00:38 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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If there is a need to nag, there might be a need to support

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 12:00:03 GMT

Shift mindset from nagging to supporting.

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Tips for motivation

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:00:51 GMT

Motivate kids through connection, empathy, and influence.

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Motivate kids to challenge

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:00:03 GMT

Kids will avoid tough situations if they can. But will never grow. Help motivate them to turn towards those challenges.

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Prepare your kids for failure

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:00:54 GMT

We teach through our behaviours the best. What are you modelling for your kids?

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Kids can build their brains

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 12:00:50 GMT

We can build our brain through practice and stretching.

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Develop a growth - vs. fixed - mindset

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 12:00:34 GMT

Every challenge is an opportunity for growth. We just need to see it.

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Commit to meaning

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:00:04 GMT

Finding meaning and purpose is key to resilience.

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Making contributions

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 04:22:42 GMT

Helping others is an important part of building our resilience.

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Build social connection

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 12:00:19 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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Build your own resilience

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 12:00:32 GMT

You need to build your own resilience before you can help your kids.

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The Michelangelo Effect: Expect the Best

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 12:00:38 GMT

Rather than fearing the worst, expect the best. Kids will develop towards whatever you focus on.

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How do you want to shape your kids?

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:00:20 GMT

Be a good role model.

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Make Parent Goals

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 12:00:01 GMT

Making goals can keep you on the right track. One step every day.

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Connect over control

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 12:00:54 GMT

Empathy helps us let go of control. But we must have connection.

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Establish boundaries proactively

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 12:00:34 GMT

Our job is to establish and maintain boundaries. Best done proactively.

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What rules are most important?

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Think about what rules are most important to you and the family. Then get rid of the rest.

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What happens with too much nagging

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 12:00:46 GMT

We might reinforce behaviours for the wrong reasons...

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Continuing to promote motivation

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:00:04 GMT

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Promote motivation

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 12:00:51 GMT

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Cherish the day and your kids

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:00:14 GMT

And maybe stay off the computer. ;)

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Enjoy your kids.

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 12:00:46 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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Prosocial punishment

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 12:00:55 GMT

There is only one time I personally would be okay with punishment... if used effectively.

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Second Chances

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 12:00:12 GMT

We all make mistakes, so forgive, support, and set them up for success the next time around.

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Collaboration and consequences not working? Go back to the relationship.

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:00:22 GMT

Sometimes, when things aren't working, we need to go back and make sure our relationship is solid.

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Take yourself out of the fight

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 12:00:28 GMT

Get yourself out of the fight.

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Can't emphasize collaboration enough

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:23 GMT

Collaborate and synergize to effective consequences.

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Tips for effective consequences

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:00:25 GMT

Incorrectly used, consequences can become punishment. Avoid that with some key tips.

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What the "expert" does

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:00:25 GMT

This is what I do for punishment.... can you guess?

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Enforce consequences calmly

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 12:00:22 GMT

Always be calm when you enforce consequences. And show empathy.

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Create logical consequences together

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 12:00:01 GMT

Collaborate when coming up with best logical consequences.

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Logical consequences too

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:00:33 GMT

Logical consequences can be effective teaching strategies when used properly.

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Natural consequences

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:00:38 GMT

Help promote more natural consequences as much as possible - kids will directly learn from their behaviours.

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We can't force, but we still need to guide

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:00:17 GMT

Yay 100! By now we should know that collaboration is key. We can'd force our kids to do anything. We can guide though.

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Punishment = resentment

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:00:17 GMT

When we punish, the last thing our kids do is think about what they did and how to fix it next time. Instead, they brew in anger over how much of a jerk we are.

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The problem with reinforcement (and punishment)

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:00:08 GMT

Some things to think about for rewards and punishments.

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Use behaviour as a teaching opportunity

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 12:00:33 GMT

Behaviours are a great time to teach. Take advantage of these opportunities.

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Always be on their side

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 12:00:11 GMT

No matter what they do, always be on your kids' side.

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Teach vs. punish

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:00:57 GMT

Discipline = teaching. Punishment teaches nothing.

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Promoting accountability through collaboration

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:00:36 GMT

Kids take more accountability when they help make rules.

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Family meeting pointers

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 12:00:47 GMT

A few pointers to make family meetings successful.

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Always start with the positives

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:00:47 GMT

Make family meetings a fun time, especially in the beginning. Always start with the positives. You'll get alot more cooperation.

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Have (fun!) family meetings

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:00:21 GMT

Alot can be solved within a light, fun, family meeting.

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Experiment

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 12:00:51 GMT

Experiment options. See what works best. And include positives!

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Explore the options

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 12:00:17 GMT

Explore all the options - you might be surprised by what you find.

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Focus on win-win

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:00:02 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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Make a plan

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:00:07 GMT

Time to make a plan.

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Continue to synergize

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 12:00:58 GMT

Continue to synergize. You never know what you might find.

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Be open to your kids' ideas

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:00:44 GMT

Brainstorm with your kids. Keep an open mind.

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Add the positive

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:00:51 GMT

Always add the positive when correcting.

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Keep it short: Elevator style

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 12:00:23 GMT

Keep your feedback short and sweet.

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I statements over blame

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:00:17 GMT

More on using I statements over blame: Taking control of your own feelings.

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Expressing our feelings

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 12:00:27 GMT

When it's your turn to talk, use "I statements." Really is important to help minimize feeling blamed.

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Showing appreciation

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:00:56 GMT

Focus on showing your kids appreciation.

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Try trusting over micromanaging

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:00:29 GMT

Might take some time but see what happens when you trust over micromanage.

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Let them choose

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:00:14 GMT

I know I will ruffle some feathers. But what if we considered letting them choose their behaviour? And be ok with it?

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Get off the pedestal

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:00:38 GMT

Are you on a pedestal? See if you can come down.

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Let it Go

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 12:00:59 GMT

Let go of other's judgments. Let go of control.

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Create a path they want to follow

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 12:00:16 GMT

Help them want to do the important things.

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Find opportunities to listen

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:00:13 GMT

I know I have said this lots but there is a reason it's so repetitive...

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Get your kids contributing

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:00:27 GMT

Everyone, including our kids, want to feel helpful. Find ways to make them feel useful!

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Build islands of success

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:00:54 GMT

Help your kids build their islands of success.

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Encourage your kids: A for effort

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:00:41 GMT

Encourage kids by focusing on their effort (over outcome).

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Don't force

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:42 GMT

Don't force our expectations on them.

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Teach your kids to remember

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 12:00:50 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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Be flexible. Gratitude over grade

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 12:00:02 GMT

Be thankful for all they do. Without correcting.

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Let them explore on their own

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:00:59 GMT

Kids need to explore on their own to develop mastery and confidence.

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Give kids a chance to be experts

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:00:08 GMT

Give them a chance to be experts within their capacity.

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Letting kids fail

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:00:40 GMT

Kids need to fail to bounce back and build resilience.

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Mastery from failure

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:00:54 GMT

Failure breeds mastery. Kids need to learn this important lesson.

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Space for control

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:00:43 GMT

Control is another key ingredient to confidence.

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Connected and confident

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 12:00:46 GMT

Connecting = confidence building.

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Make script

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:00:29 GMT

Make communicating with your kids effectively easier on yourself. Make a script.

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Keep Track

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 11:00:15 GMT

What are your typical interactions with your kids like? Keep track and see if they are more connecting or nagging. ;)

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Stress & Anxiety

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:00:30 GMT

It might not be a big deal to us - but it might be for them.

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Have fun! (And eat alot of candy)

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:00:21 GMT

Only one thing to do today (other than eat a whole lot of candy).

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Help your kids feel worthy

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:00:44 GMT

Listening seems to be the butt of everything. Even our kids' worth.

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Walk in your child's shoes

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:00:22 GMT

Put yourself in your kids' shoes. What is most helpful for them?

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Reflect feeling

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 11:00:59 GMT

Reflect what your kids might be feeling, but in a questioning sort of way (so we don't put words - or feelings - in their mouths.

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Reflecting

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 11:00:16 GMT

Sometimes all they need to hear is their words reflected back (in a caring, feeling heard sort of way).

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How do your kids really feel?

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 11:00:07 GMT

Feelings show up in mysterious ways. How do your kids really feel?

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Find truth

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 11:00:17 GMT

Parent Super Tip

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No one reality

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 11:00:47 GMT

There is no one reality. And your kids' is just as real and valid as yours.

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Take interest

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:00:46 GMT

Take interest in what your kids say and do.

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Put away ALL your stuff

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:00:18 GMT

Put away the other stuff too.

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Put away your stuff

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:00:32 GMT

There's nothing worse than talking to a distracted listener.

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Listen

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 11:00:36 GMT

All you gotta do is listen (and maybe bite your tongue too).

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Nagging does not breed cooperation

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:00:55 GMT

No one wants to get along (or cooperate) with anyone who nags them all the time.

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Parents just don't understand

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:00:21 GMT

We think we understand them. But do our kids think we do?

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How well do you know your kids?

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:00:42 GMT

How well do you know your kids?

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DO parenting

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:00:42 GMT

We can talk about what being a great parent means. But really it's about doing great parenting.

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Less Talking

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 11:00:41 GMT

Less talking... the most effective parenting thing you can do.

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Get out of the heat.

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 11:00:14 GMT

No learning is happening when anyone is frustrated. Get out of the heat!

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Behaviours are about us

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 11:00:37 GMT

It's gotta be said. We're not to blame for kids' behaviours. But we do need to take accountability for how we react to them.

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Forget the how's

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:00:03 GMT

Forget the how's - help them learn cooperation, stewardship, and accountability.

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Avoid power struggles

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:00:19 GMT

Avoid power struggles - get closer instead.

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Ask your kids

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:00:34 GMT

Ask your kids - might help get their buy-in.

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Let them learn

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:00:07 GMT

Kids need to learn... don't take away their chance.

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Mistakes happen

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:00:02 GMT

No one is perfect. But sometimes we seem to expect our kids to be.

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Help them succeed

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 11:00:22 GMT

Help them be cooperative - way easier than fighting!

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Say yes!

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 11:00:27 GMT

Let's do favours for them every now and then.

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Give Choices

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:00:05 GMT

Choices can help with cooperation when done right.

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Create a cooperative environment

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:00:31 GMT

Create an environment where your kids wanna cooperate.

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The flipside of behaviour

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:00:31 GMT

Every misbehaviour has a flipside. What is your child's?

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Find the antidote

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:00:35 GMT

Find the antidote of misbehaviour.

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Refocus attention

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:00:46 GMT

Kids want attention so refocus to where you want them to get it from.

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Effort over outcome

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 11:00:36 GMT

Praising effort, rather than perfection, will always win cooperation and connection.

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Expect positive outcomes

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 11:00:27 GMT

Expect positive outcomes - you might even get it.

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Be explicit

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:00:57 GMT

Be explicit - say what you mean. Kids can't read your mind (even if it's something you've said a million times - today is a different day). ;)

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Change blame

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:00:12 GMT

Super Parent Tip

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Every action results in a reaction

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 11:00:08 GMT

For every action there is a greater or equal reaction. Lets make it a good one.

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Behaviours are predictable

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Behaviours are predictable - so plan for success!

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Emotions dominate

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:00:11 GMT

When emotions run high, not much else can happen. Definitely not rational thinking. For anyone really.

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Be Your Child's Surrogate Frontal Lobe

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 11:00:30 GMT

Sometimes kids just need you to be their brain.

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Counterwill

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 11:00:26 GMT

As frustrating as it is, counterwill is an important part of development.

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The Power of "No"

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 11:00:26 GMT

Did you know the word "no" is the most dangerous word in our language?

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Creating Automatons

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:00:48 GMT

Absolute compliance is not a healthy part of kids development. The most incredible leaders that inspire us were not the good little boys and girls.

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Connect before they Check Out

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:00:16 GMT

When kids get discouraged, they check out. Continue to connect!

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Give up some control

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:00:46 GMT

When kids feel bossed around, they can get bossy back. Give up some control to get back some cooperation.

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Take off some stress

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:00:10 GMT

Hard to be good and keep calm when stressed. How can we help, even in how we respond?

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Emotional Safety

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 12:00:09 GMT

As well as belonging, kids need to feel emotionally safe.

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Belonging

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 11:00:08 GMT

Kids need to feel like they belong. Be sure they feel like they do!

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No such thing as bad kids

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 11:00:55 GMT

There's no such thing as bad kids - they do good if they can. Let's help them!

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# 10: Let's Talk

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:00:13 GMT

Foster connection through positive conversations with your kids.

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#9: Changing your response

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:00:54 GMT

Super Parent Tip

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#8: Fostering connection

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:00:08 GMT

Have fun experimenting!

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#7: Attention in all the right places

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:00:14 GMT

Be sure to give your kids lots of attention in all the right places.

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#6: Have fun

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 11:00:46 GMT

There is always time for fun!

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#5: Only the positive

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 11:00:13 GMT

Catch em being good. And focus just on that.

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#4: Gentle Reunion

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Start our mornings off on the right foot with gentle reunions.

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#3: Be the change

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 11:00:17 GMT

Be the change you want to see in your child. ;)

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#2: Look forward!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:00:59 GMT

Your daily tip to build your parental superpowers!

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#1: First Day of School!

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:55:30 GMT

Back to school jitters for everyone? This Parent Super Tip will help you start your day of right!

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