Without even realizing it, well-meaning parents can turn into martyrs for their kids. I’ve worked with many of them. One woman, I’ll call her “Karen,” stands out. When I met Karen, she was exhausted and frustrated, because she’d been fighting the school, her family and everyone else since her son “Kyle” was born. He had [...]
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Are You a Mother or a Martyr? How Much is Too Much When “Doing” for Your Child?
Monday, August 31st, 2009“Go to Bed NOW!” Winning the Bedtime Battle with Young Kids and Teens
Sunday, August 30th, 2009As every parent knows, fights over bedtime can be one of the biggest power struggles you’ll have with your child, whether they’re five or fifteen. The truth is, many kids just don’t want to go to bed at night. For most of them, I think it’s because they’re afraid they’re going to miss something. With [...]
Read MoreDoes Your Child Say This? “I forgot.”
Saturday, August 29th, 2009Is your child’s answer to everything, “I forgot?” The fact of the matter is, sometimes children do forget, and certainly a reminder from the parent to do their work or complete a task is appropriate. But when kids use “I forgot” on a regular basis, it becomes a way to justify irresponsible behavior. As an [...]
Read MoreEnd the Nightly Homework Struggle 5 Homework Strategies that Work for Kids
Thursday, August 27th, 2009Are you trapped in a nightly homework struggle with your child? The list of excuses can seem endless: “I don’t have any homework today.” “My teacher never looks at my homework anyway.” “That assignment was optional.” “I did it at school.” If only your child could be that creative with their actual homework, getting good [...]
Read MoreActing Out in School: When Your Child is the Class Troublemaker
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009Every parent of an acting-out child knows that once your kid has a reputation for being a troublemaker at school, it’s very difficult to undo that label. That’s because your child becomes the label; when the teacher looks at him, she often just sees a troublemaker. Sadly, it’s very hard to change that image, because [...]
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