Tantrums! in sciencific terms :)

Conflict

Tantrums! in sciencific terms :)

This article is from NPR news, complete with a video you can click on to see a tantrum in action. Hope you find it helpful! http://www.wbur.org/npr/143062378/whats-behind-a-temper-tantrum-scientists-deconstruct-the-screams

Love and Logic Uh-Oh Song, Uses!

When to use the Uh-Oh song! This little song can be your child’s singal that something went wrong. It does take practice! Yet it is simple and effective when used on a regulare basis. If you have any questions about this strategy or others, feel free to call us at 406.585.3840

Getting Kids to Listen!

Do you find yourself thinking, how many times must a repeat myself!?? Here is a Love and Logic video from you-tube that you might find helpful!

My child has his toys stolen from him, what can i do?

You are at the play date with your sister. Your nephew takes a toy from your son. Now what? continue reading here

Conflict in Family Life

Conflict is a natural part of family life. Conflict can teach young children how to deal with other people, how feelings affect behavior and how to be assertive. Acknowledge your child’s feelings. Your children will not always get what they want in conflict but his/her feelings can always be recognized. Avoid personal attacks and global [...]

Coping with Conflict Between Children

“It’s not whether you have conflict in your life; it’s what you do with it.” —Tom Crum, The Magic of Conflict. It goes without saying that you should never have more children than you have car windows. —Erma Bombeck Any time children are together-at school or at home-there inevitably will be conflicts. Teachers and parents [...]

6 quick tips for managing conflict with your kids

Command. Give clear directions; be specific about what it is that you are asking your child to do. Humor or Surprise. Sometimes non-sarcastic humor or doing the unexpected can diffuse an explosive situation. Offer Choices. Give your child a choice between two options. “You can clean your room now or after supper, which do you [...]

Peace on Earth Starts at Home

Our world is increasingly more violent and we are trying desperately to find solutions which will produce a peaceful society. This is a challenging task because violence seems to have many root causes. Yet every parent can find ways to nurture more peaceable children. Children will model violent behavior they see at home. Find non-physical [...]