Arguing with kids often seems like a losing battle—and it is. No matter what you say, your child has a smart comeback that pushes your buttons or leaves you speechless. And worst of all, when your child is angry, nothing is fair, and it’s never his fault. James Lehman explains how, in any argument, your [...]
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March 11th, 2010Kids Who Ignore Consequences: 10 Ways to Make Them Stick
March 2nd, 2010Does your child ignore every consequence you give him? This week, James Lehman gives you 10 specific ways to make consequences work—even for the most resistant child.
When kids are faced with something unpleasant, they’ll often act like it doesn’t matter to them. When your child says, “I don’t care” or seems unaffected when you [...]
Is It an Adolescent Phase or Out-of-Control Behavior? 8 Ways to Manage Acting-out Kids
February 26th, 2010I think it’s important for parents of acting-out teens to ask themselves this question: If your teenager is abusing you verbally, calling you disgusting names and punching holes in the walls, what kind of husband or father do you think he’s going to make? Unless something dramatic happens, people stay on the course of the [...]
Read MoreNo Means No: How to Teach Your Child That You Mean Business
February 19th, 2010I think a lot of parents feel it’s important to explain their reasoning to their children in an attempt to get them to understand. Realize that along the way, wanting your child to understand can easily shift into wanting their approval, or their acceptance of your reasons. When this happens, parents can get stuck in [...]
Read MoreIs It an Adolescent Phase—or Out-of-Control Behavior?
February 17th, 2010Why do parents often say, “Oh, it’s just a phase; my teenager will grow out of it”? I think there is often a sense of denial that parents have when it comes to their teens’ acting-out or destructive behavior. When you’re a parent, it’s very troubling and sad to think that your son or daughter [...]
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