If I seek professional help for my child, am I considered a bad mom?
"I am 25 and I’m having trouble with my 7 year old. Mainly her behavior and listening. She is a good child everywhere but at home. I don’t have anyone to get advice from. I have a mother who I should be able to turn to for help but she don’t help me, she just puts me down. So today I met with a therapist to get help since I don’t have anyone else. I felt that it’s a good thing because i’ll learn how to parent her better and I’ll know what to do in rough situations. I’ve tried time outs, grounding, removing her toys and she don’t care that I do those things. She don’t care that I just took away her favorite toy. I’m not the type that’s always yelling at my child because it only makes things worse and I was Read the rest of this entry »
Parents: what is your option on children under a certain age Banned from Restaurants?
"Many businesses are adding a new policy a ”No Children Allowed” due to complaints from customers about disruptive children ruining their evenings, because of their bad behavior high volume of crying basically resulting in refunds and a bad reputation from the community. unfortunately many states have passed a law were any business will not let entry of a children under a certain age into their Establishment now, how does that make you parents feel what is your option?"
Because there are so many unruly kids in society today, the restaurants have been forced to take action to protect their dining atmosphere. I have no problem with them banning children under a certain age. In fact, I appreciate it.
For parents with small children, take them to family-friendly restaurants. There are plenty of them other than McDonald’s. Try buffet restaurants, pizza places, other hamburger/hot dog joints. It’s not that they have no choice.
If a couple wants to dine in a better restaurant, Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Parents, Do You Have A Sarcastic Child? Join The Club
I was reading through my Facebook friends’ comments, and came across something that is so typical with today’s kids! The problem is sarcasm toward their parents.
Whatever happened to respect?
Now I know kids make sarcastic statements to each other or to their friends about their parents; and they laugh. Everyone can relate. Since every set of parents and children have a generation gap, it’s only natural to make fun of the other side. It seems to be a human characteristic, albeit, not a very nice one. Read the rest of this entry »
Parenting Solutions: 3 Easy Steps In Dealing With An Oppositional Child
Are you a parent with a defiant child? Are you pulling your hair out from opposition caused by your child?
If you’re a parent who’s tired of being tired, screaming at your kids, putting them in time-out, etc., then this article may be just what you’re looking for. Read the rest of this entry »
Child Behavior: 3 Powerful Steps To Control Kids Energy
Do you come home at night to a whirlwind of activity and have a hard time catching your breath before your kids descend upon you? Children have a lot of energy.
Well, there are three great and easy things to remember if you want to change the bombarding feeling after walking through the door. Read the rest of this entry »
Parenting: How To Get Your Child To Be Quiet
The kids are restless and bored. What can you provide them that will:
- Have them sit quietly while you get some work done?
- Help your kids improve their reading skills without asking them to read?
- Grow their vocabulary without giving them spelling assignments?
- Entertain them with funny characters?
The answer is Read the rest of this entry »
