All Posts – Dr. Randy Cale

23 Sep

No Responsibility Without Self-Discipline

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In All Posts, Arguing & Fighting, Homework, Parent Coaching, Routines & Structure
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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

20 Sep

Limits: Why These Are Essential

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In All Posts, Family Rules & Limits Setting, Parent Coaching
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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

18 Sep

Child Discipline Now

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In All Posts, Communication, Parent Coaching
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Child Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word, Not an Outdated Concept, and Certainly Not Your Enemy.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

14 Sep

Who Would Have Guessed? Sibling Angst on the Rise

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In All Posts, Parent Coaching, Siblings Battles
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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

07 Sep

Let’s Get On Board With Teaching Responsibility!

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In Accountability & Responsibility, All Posts, Chores, Parent Coaching
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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

02 Sep

Three Mistakes Divorcing Parents Must Avoid

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

28 Aug

You Have to Stop?

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In All Posts, Communication, Parent Coaching
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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:

24 Aug

Who Needs A Time-out? Child or Parent?

Everyone is familiar with the idea of a ‘time-out.’ When used properly, giving a time-out to children will effectively help eliminate a wide range of behavioral issues. Time-outs often seem to be inadequate for certain situations, and usually, the problem

20 Aug

Five Parenting Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make During These Tough Times

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In All Posts, Family Rules & Limits Setting, Parent Coaching
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As the old saying goes, ‘The road to misery is paved with good intentions.’ It seems that many families are talking the good talk but failing to back this up with sound action. In today’s article, I will cover five

12 Aug

More Than Ever…Summer Structure Can Save Your Sanity!

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In All Posts, Chores, Holidays & Vacation, Parent Coaching
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After the recent months of being cooped up inside, many of us feel ready to let go and have some freedom. However, when we honestly look back at your children’s lives, many have had little structure and much freedom. With