Do you ever wonder how to raise children who are confident, respectful and responsible? Kids who eat right and take their medications all by themselves? Many parents rely on the rant, rave, rescue and remind approach to parenting. And while this might work in the short run, it won't in the long run- especially if your kids are teenagers! So how do children really learn responsibility? With the Five Essential E's of Love and Logic!
When a child is newly diagnosed with a special need, parents understandably go through a swirl of emotion. Understanding what to expect, and the pitfalls to avoid, can help everyone to better cope with one of life's most challenging situations.
It can be challenging for parents and medical professionals to know what to say to motivate good self-care. Dr. Cline gives some guidelines and examples of how to discuss medical adherence with children and young adults.
Raising kids who take responsibility can be challening even under normal parenting circumstances. But with the presence of serious health issues, it can become a life-and-death situation if not handled effectively.
It’s natural to feel discouraged when going through life's challenges. However, both encouragement and discouragement are the most contagious of emotions. Effectively showing encouragement will help your children better cope with their special needs as well as build hope for the future.
It's tough to stay positive and hopeful during tough times. But when we are a parent, it's important that we do. We set the example for our children. They will learn how to handle their tough times from us. Here are some tips to keep your chin up when life is challenging.
Having a child with special needs can take sibling rivalry to a whole new level. With awareness and purposeful parenting, siblings who fight each other can become siblings that support each other.
Now that school is in "full-swing" your child might be getting some questions about his or her special needs. This article will give you some ideas about talking with schoolmates about your child.
Kids can be cruel when it comes to teasing and bullying. And when the teasing is about red hair or skinny legs, parents generally don't get too uptight about it. But when the teasing is about a child's special needs, many parents find themselves angry and at a loss about how to address the issue. This article will give parents practical tips for handling teasing and bullying.
One of the biggest parenting challenges is knowing how to communicate with kids about difficult issues. Whether it's a divorce, the birds and bees or facts about a serious illness, the communication skills are the same. This article will show you how to talk with your children about difficult issues without scaring them.
Statistics can either defeat us or inspire us to action. Medical advances are occurring so rapidly that what might be life-threatening today will simply be a nuisance tomorrow. So set your eyes on the hope of the future and enjoy life with your kids today. Don't let scary statistics rob your hope and joy!
Let's face it- kids with serious health issues can have a lot of problems that need to be solved. You can help your child become an effective problem solver with these simple steps. So, raise a problem solver!
This short article is the first in a series which will teach parents the tools to increase the odds that their children will choose to make good healthcare decisions and comply with medical requirements rather than rebel.
Kids’ lives are saved when they are protected by their parents. Kids’ lives are lost when they are over-protected by their parents. Dr. Cline addresses this critically important issue.
We all want to raise happy children but ultimately a parent's job is to raise children who are prepared for the real world. But how? By guiding children to solve their own problems rather than ranting, raving and rescuing them when they make mistakes. Read on...
What happens when parents have different disciplinary styles? This is a commonly asked question. Dr. Cline gives us some good answers in his short article about parenting styles.
We received several questions related to food issues. Dr. Cline answers them in this article about how parents can best help their children develop healthy attitudes around food and avoid potentially life-threatening ones.
Emily Perl Kingsley's well-loved essay has been read by parents around the world since it was first published in 1987. As a writer for Sesame Street for many years, she has brought much awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities.
Coping with adversity lays the foundation for almost all true greatness. Parents can encourage their special needs children to become the heroes they are destined to be. Lisa use the Disney movie “Finding Nemo” to teach and inspire.
This is an excerpt from Chapter One. It explains the Love and Logic approach and why the concepts are essential for parents of children with special needs.
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