As you might suspect, that’s a big question but one worthy of discussion. However, it’s quite easy to see how this happens if we examine the trends in parenting. Let’s look at a few of these that play a significant
One of the most consistent drains on our energy and our enthusiasm is to live in a world, where we stress ourselves to the maximum for our children. Yet, when we ask for the slightest bit of help, they argue,
I am often asked, as in the following email, how to communicate with children when you sense they just need some clear feedback. Here is Steven’s question:
Dr. Cale, I’ve been reading your articles and have spent time on your
In last week’s article, we discussed how easily we can, inadvertently, teach children to ‘fight’ and argue for the limitations and their misery. While seemingly impossible for many well-intentioned parents, this disastrous outcome happens when we find ourselves repeatedly arguing
First, let’s be clear about one thing: No one does this intentionally. It all happens without realizing what just occurred. However, the consequences for many children and teens are severe.
Misery Over Homework
So, let me explain what I mean,
Our imagination is at work constantly, and the same is true for our children. We often don’t realize it, but when we worry we ‘misuse’ our imagination, and children do the same thing. The imagination, out of fear, creates a
In the first part of the 30-day plan, I emphasized the importance of finding hopefulness, and a sense of certainty that you CAN turn things around. Life can get better, regardless of your child’s tendencies.
Last week I received the
Often, I speak with parents who feel overwhelmed with the hectic life, the complaining, difficult child or the aloof teenager. The constant battles over homework and respect seem to sucking the life right out of them. Rather than feeling optimistic
Is this a fantasy? Or is it possibly true that you can change the volume of noise at home?
Can you really transform your home to an environment where everyone speaks at a normal tone, and no one is yelling
It’s funny how often I have parents complain about their kids not listening, and the solution is often the same: repeat the message over and over again (otherwise known as nagging).
Hey guys, please pick up your toys for