Nobody likes bribery. We don’t like it in our government and we don’t like it in our parenting. Bribing your kids feels icky to think about. We just want our kids to behave out of the goodness of their hearts, right? Shouldn’t they simply WANT to behave? (Excuse me while I laugh hysterically.) I think
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Punishment is such a dirty word. I feel dirty about it. It’s negative and icky and sinks like a sick pit in my stomach when I think about it. And when I have used it with my children, it has worked in the moment, but has long term consequences. In behavioral terms, though, punishment is
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My teenager is in a slump. No matter what I say or how much I threaten, I can’t get him to complete his schoolwork and clean his room. His motivation is just not there. Parenting teens feels especially hard right now, while he feels isolated by online learning. It’s all I can do to motivate
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Our usual bedtime routine was interrupted, and over the past weeks, it’s become harder and harder to keep our child in her own bed. Now, it’s a nightly ordeal. Help! How to keep a child in her own bed at night: create a bedtime pass for kids Oh, the agony of prolonged bedtime ordeals! All
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“I can’t wait until you die,” said the teenager riding in the car next to me. “I hate you.” I kept my eyes on the road, gripped the steering wheel a little tighter and breathed. When your teen says I hate you, or similar, it hurts, no doubt about it. But I was no stranger to
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Parenting advice is everywhere, but when it comes to raising kids, there really is an easy button of parenting. And the easy parenting tip you aren’t using enough is right at your fingertips. Picture this: it’s 10 am and it’s quiet, which is pretty rare in a house full of preschoolers and toddlers. I’m not
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First, take a deep breath. Everything is going to be fine. Better than fine, because with ABA therapy, you and your child are both getting the good help you need. Here’s what to expect, both from your child and as an ABA parent. Who are the key players in the ABA therapy process? Board Certified
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