In the past two posts, I discussed the initial three steps of my simple system for bringing responsibility and ease to your home. When doing so, your life, as well as your children’s lives, become filled with a rhythm and
I am often asked for the ‘bottom line’ approach to bring things under control and get on track for a better life at home. The answer is in the action steps, and, as is often true, ‘much easier said than
“But Dr. Cale…You Left Me Hanging…”
In response to this reader’s comment above, I can only say, “Yes, I did.” Last week, when we discussed the critical role of nurturing responsibility by building responsibility, I focused primarily on common parenting
I frequently work with families where academic performance is deteriorating, and parents are tired of battling and arguing with their children over homework. Often, these same families are struggling with behavioral issues and simple daily routines, such as getting their
As some of you may recall, a few weeks ago, I discussed the importance of creating a home with limits that reflect ‘reality.’ In other words, in the real world, choices come with consequences. Those consequences are, at times, quite
Child Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word, Not an Outdated Concept, and Certainly Not Your Enemy.
This is more germane now than ever, given our lives under COVID. Parents are often describing home where children struggle with acting out, losing
One of the most persistent struggles parents encounter is the battles that occur between siblings. And now, with siblings hanging out more than ever, many parents are reporting that life in a home is an endless struggle to separate and
Responsibility: The State Or Fact Of Being Accountable For Something.
In recent weeks, many teens have ended up spending more and more time in their bedrooms, alone with their phones. With no sports or school functions, parents have found little
Recently, several situations have reminded me of the importance of speaking to parents going through a divorce, particularly those with high levels of conflict. Repeatedly, we see that the literature is clear: Studies consistently show that divorce tends to cause
In the last few months, how often do you find yourself saying something like this? When talking with the kids, it begins with the phrase, “You need to” and ends with a variety of behaviors or tasks. Examples include: