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Kids, Blaming and Apologies: Everything after “But” is Bull

Monday, June 29th, 2009

You’ll often hear kids say, “I’m sorry, but…” and follow their apology with an excuse. “I’m sorry, but you were looking at me.” “I’m sorry, but you wouldn’t let me play my video games.” “I’m sorry I kicked a hole in the wall, but you told me I couldn’t go outside.” So, what your child [...]

Tags: child can admit he was wrong, child habit excuses, child is in the habit of blaming others, child is in the habit of making excuses, child is taking responsibility for his actions, child makes excuses, help kids learn to identify what they did wrong, kids manipulate, kids who manipulate, Parenting Skills
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The Disneyland Daddy: A Case Study

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Vicki is the single mother of Alex (12), Ryan (8) and Jessica (6). To make ends meet, she works two jobs—as a receptionist during the week and part-time catering on weekends. She has been divorced from Mike, a supervisor for a building contractor, for two years. Her relationship with Mike is strained at best, hostile [...]

Tags: be a responsible parent, get control of the kids, get kids to do their chores, kids love going to Dad’s, kids talk back, Parenting Skills, single mother
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