Parenting Archives

How to Get Kids to Do Chores: 4 Strategies for Consistency

Are you tired of asking your kids to do the stuff they’re supposed to do? Are your children becoming annoyingly masterful in negotiation? It’s a common parenting battle: getting kids to do their chores. In 1-2-3 Magic, clinical psychologist Thomas W. Phelan shares several strategies that parents can use to help their kids establish routines that help them consistently follow through with tasks. Read more to learn how to get kids to do chores and stop the endless wrestling match that gets in the way of everyone’s joy.

What Causes Anger Outbursts in Kids? The Top 2 Reasons

Does your child get angry quickly? What causes anger outbursts in young children? There’s a belief that outbursts come from manipulative children and medical diagnoses, but that’s actually not correct. That’s why The Explosive Child by Ross Greene helps you discover the cause of your child’s behavioral issues so you can work together to address them. Continue reading to learn what causes anger outbursts in children so you can start overcoming them.

1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan: Book Overview & Takeaways

What if you could discipline children without arguing with them? Why are breaks better than time-outs? How can you help kids stick to routines? In his book 1-2-3 Magic, Thomas Phelan introduces a simple counting approach to discipline that lets you spend less time managing your child’s behavior and more time enjoying your relationship. His advice works for parents and others who care for children. Continue reading for an overview of this practical book that can bring more joy and peace into your home.

Child Tantrums: The Myths & Truths Behind Outbursts

Does your child lash out? Are your child’s tantrums difficult to control? Child tantrums can be draining and extremely disruptive to home life, and it may be hard to pinpoint where these explosions are coming from. With the help of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene, you can figure out why your child is having outbursts in order to stop them. Keep reading to learn the myths about child tantrums and where they originate from.

Temper Tantrum Management: 3 Most Common Strategies

Have you given up on fixing your child’s behavioral problems? What are the best strategies for temper tantrum management? Dealing with tantrums can be exhausting. If you feel like you’ve done everything you can but nothing is working, you need to check out these three strategies to manage outbursts. Below we’ll look at the pros and cons of three common strategies every parent should use to correct explosive behavior, according to The Explosive Child by Ross Greene.

The 4 Steps to Increase Emotional Intelligence in Children

What is the key to preventing explosive outbursts? How can you improve emotional intelligence in children? According to The Explosive Child by Ross Greene, discussing your child’s tantrums is the best strategy for addressing long-term behavioral problems. This will help improve your child’s emotional intelligence so they can better understand how to manage their emotions in the future. We’ve outlined the four main steps of this strategy: prepare topics, gather information, share your perspective, and brainstorm solutions.

Perspective-Taking: Psychology’s Solution for Tantrums

What is perspective-taking in psychology? Why is it important to see things from your child’s point of view? In The Explosive Child, Ross Greene claims that asking for your child’s perspective on challenges and outbursts they’re having will help them process their feelings and behavior. This is called perspective-taking, psychology’s great solution for fixing bad behavior. Find out how to use your child’s perspective to correct tantrums.

The 3 Biggest Parenting Challenges to Handling Outbursts

What are the most common parenting challenges when dealing with tantrums? How can you overcome these obstacles to correct behavior? Learning how to stop outbursts without creating a bigger issue can be tough. Ross Greene’s book The Explosive Child says that parents may face three common challenges while disciplining their child, and offers solutions. Let’s look at the obstacles parents have to overcome in order to put their child’s emotions on the right track.

Collaborative Parenting: The 3 Steps to Compromise

What is collaborative parenting? How should you and your child work together to create solutions? According to Ross Greene’s book The Explosive Child, collaborative parenting is when a parent works with their child to move toward a goal. This strategy is effective when a child is emotional and lashing out. Continue reading to learn why collaborative parenting is crucial for corrective behavior, and how to practice it.

How to Help Teens With Depression: A Multilevel Approach

Wondering how to help teens with depression? What can parents do to help? What about schools or society at large? Depression among teenagers has been on the rise in the last decade, with over 40% of high school students reporting feelings of sadness and hopelessness. By understanding the causes and implementing targeted interventions, we can help teens with depression and build a brighter future. Read on to learn how to help teens with depression, based on three coordinated approaches.