When it comes to children, you are their role model. Parents are their first teachers. It is important to let them know how to deal with various situations as they age. Appropriate responses lead to positive outcomes. Never is this more important than dealing with defiant children. Model appropriate behavior. It will make things easier […]
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7 Parenting Strategies for Dealing with Defiant Children
Parenting is not for the faint of heart, especially if you have stubborn or defiant children. You need to be prepared and more determined than your children are in order to help them get through the issues that arise. Having a game plan in place is crucial for your success and theirs. Consider incorporating these […]
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Are any of your children difficult to handle? Maybe they are defiant, foul-tempered, or hard to get along with for more than five minutes. It might not be about your parenting but about their condition. Your children could be suffering from Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD. Kids will be Kids That’s what old folks used […]
4 Thinking Errors Defiant Children Use Against Their Parents
We have all fallen victim to erroneous thinking. Sometimes we use it on purpose to make ourselves feel better about making a bad choice. Well, defiant children know how to use them to. However, if their errors in thinking are not challenged, they hold onto them and this can be detrimental later in life. The […]
How to Successfully Drive In Winter Conditions
Unless you live in a tropical climate, chances are you’ll see some driving time on roadways that have packed snow, or have been plowed with an icy layer that is hopefully covered in sand or salt. As a responsible driver, it’s up to all of use to stay knowledgeable about driving in all kinds of […]
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Old Man Winter is set to show up pretty soon, and probably sooner than some of you think, too. When winter’s chilly blast shows up, is your vehicle ready to roll down the road for errands or even a holiday, cross-country road trip? Most of us have no problem getting ourselves ready, dressed, and packed […]
5 Hobbies You Can Enjoy With Your Kids
As a mom, you may find yourself constantly thinking of different things to entertain your kids. Because what may have worked for them one minute, may not be something that they enjoy the next. And this is always going to be the case as they grow up. Trends come and go, and they will often […]
Errand Assisting: An Easy Way For Teens To Make Quick Cash
If you are the parent of a teenager with a newly formed driver’s license, you know all about how anxious he or she is to get behind the wheel. Why not put all that newfound energy and enthusiasm to work – literally. Once you have established rules and regulations of the road and feel that […]