Aug 6th, 2010
Child Behavior: Is Your Child Manipulating You?
Kids manipulate parents all the time using their charms and strengths to swing decisions in their favor. In reality, they are negotiating for power. Manipulative behavior springs from the need to manage, control and influence another for one’s own advantage. In children, it manifests itself in many forms, from a charming smile and whining, to serious threats.
Aug 4th, 2010
Adolescent Behavior Part II: 8 Ways To Manage Acting-Out Kids
In part two of this series on adolescent behavior problems, James discusses eight ways to challenge acting out behavior in kids today - from disrespect to breaking curfew to alcohol and substance abuse - in order to start changing your child's behavior tomorrow.
Aug 4th, 2010
Adolescent Phase – Or Out-of-Control Behavior?
“Every teen goes through this!” You tell yourself these words, but in the back of your mind, you wonder if your child’s disrespect, acting out and destructive behavior really is normal. How do you know if your child is going through an adolescent phase, or if his out-of-control behavior is here to stay? James Lehman has the answer in Part 1 of this 2-part series.
Jul 27th, 2010
Homework Hell? Part II: 7 Real Techniques That Work
Many parents who have homework battles with their kids want to know what to do about a child who procrastinates or who just can’t seem to stay focused on the task at hand. In the second part of this series, James Lehman shares tried and true methods to get kids to sit down and do the work.
Jul 26th, 2010
Homework Hell? Part I: How To Turn It Around
Has homework time become the seventh circle of hell in your house, with you nagging your kids to do their assignments and fighting with them over each math problem? If you and your child are battling nightly over schoolwork, read on to hear the real solutions James Lehman offers to this frustrating problem, in Part I of Homework Hell.
Jul 25th, 2010
ADHD Kids: 10 Tips For Dealing With A Hyperactive Child
Raising a hyperactive child can be incredibly challenging for any parent. You cannot do anything to prevent hyperactivity in a child, but you definitely can manage it. Here are some tips to help you better respond to your hyperactive kids.
Jul 24th, 2010
Good Parenting: Catch Your Kids Being Good
Children crave attention, whether it is positive or negative. The kind of behavior that gets them the attention they want is the kind parents will get the most of. Encouraging positive behavior works better than discouraging the negative. Here's how to catch your child being good.
Jul 16th, 2010
Raising Grandkids: What To Do When The Honeymoon Ends
Many grandparents are watching their grandkids in the daytime while a single parent or even both parents are working. Sadly, all too often the honeymoon ends and the problematic behaviors emerge. What grandparents have to remember is, when your grandchildren move in with you, you are their new family.
Jul 7th, 2010
How Television Affects Your Child (And What To Do About It)
Most children today are so used to television that life without it is unimaginable for them. With the number of channels available today, they have a wide variety of programs to choose from. If you're concerned about the effect of television on your child, here's what you can do about it.
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