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The Truth About Timeout Nobody is Telling You!

The Truth About Timeout Nobody is Telling You!

Are timeouts working for your strong-willed kiddo?

Use new timeout tips to help your child experience the following:

  • Feel proud of themselves

  • Respect and honor you

  • Experience personal SUCCESS

  • Have a clear model for future conflicts

These smart time-out tips are structured, predictable, and effective!

#1 Travel Secret for Vacation Planning with Kids

#1 Travel Secret for Vacation Planning with Kids

A gentle breeze accompanies warm rays of sunshine as the school year comes to a close. Excitement builds as school graduations announce summer vacation is ahead!


Assuming the kids will behave and everything works out, you only have to deal with the stress of organizing vacation plans so that summer is a big hit for everyone.

#6 Simple Rules for Raising Respectful Communicators

#6 Simple Rules for Raising Respectful Communicators

Have you ever been called out on the carpet by one of your kids for doing something wrong? Maybe it wasn't even something that you thought was wrong - or perhaps you knew it was wrong - but, for whatever reason, your child thinks it is wrong and calls you out on it? Ouch!

Discover how easy it is to raise a respectful child with these 6 simple rules of communication.

The No Good Bad Word

The No Good Bad Word

Do you know what the no-good bad word is that we tend to always say as moms and should never say? It's the word "punishment." Are you using the word "punishment" when the kids do something wrong or don't listen?

If you find yourself saying, "You're going to be punished for that," let me tell you a little story:

When I was a kid growing up

Parenting Stress Provides Surprising Opportunities

Parenting Stress Provides Surprising Opportunities

The headlines online and in the newsstands continue to report on the spread of Coronavirus. Public facilities are stepping up their protocol to keep everyone safe and well. But it’s easy to see many are beginning to panic as they consider the “what-ifs.” In these times, it is valuable to have a plan B for our families in a world of uncertainty.

While authorities work diligently to…

The Inside Scoop On Parenting Through The Teen Years

The Inside Scoop On Parenting Through The Teen Years

YOU LOVE YOUR FAMILY, and you're dedicated. But you also know that parenting a teen or tweenager is hard work.

Everybody says the attitude is normal, just deal with it. But how do you get through the day-to-day of parenting? How do you keep things from escalating? How do you maintain your cool in the moment?

Communication for Mutual Respect

Communication for Mutual Respect

Communication is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship, and the parent-child dynamic is no exception. As a parent, we want to nurture an environment where kids not only listen but also respect what you have to say.

Here are practical tips to help you navigate the art of speaking so your child respects you…