Parenting Calm
October 11th, 2010 at 02:39pm
Under Teens/Tweens
You are really going to get it now! I’m going to run away from home! You kids are driving me crazy! You are going to be the death of me! You are really asking for it now! Get out of my face! Go to your room! Okay….we’ve all been there. Even if you never screamed [...]
Continue Reading You are really asking for it now!
Tags: cool down, Parenting advice teens, Parenting Calm, parenting powers, relaxing tips, susan epstein
By Susan Epstein
September 20th, 2010 at 05:26pm
Under Teens/Tweens
The study adds to an existing body of evidence suggesting that sleep plays an important role in weight regulation, perhaps because tired children are not as active or because sleep affects hormones that influence hunger and appetite, said the paper’s lead author, Janice F. Bell, an assistant professor at the University of Washington School of [...]
Continue Reading The Importance of Adequate Sleep
Tags: active children, activities, Children, importance of sleep, overweight, Parenting Calm, parenting powers, sleeping, susan epstein, teens, tweens, weight control
By Susan Epstein
September 13th, 2010 at 01:38pm
Under Teens/Tweens
“Praise- I really liked the way…” (Builds self esteem) “What was the best part of your day?” (Shows interest in their lives/encourages verbal expression/connection) “What’s your plan?” (Encourages strategic and realistic thinking) “What worked last time?” (Encourages reflective thinking) “If you could do it again, how would you do it differently?” (Encourages learning and applying [...]
Continue Reading When You Talk & They Grunt….A Script to Get the Conversation Going
Tags: building relationship, communication with teens, parenting, Parenting Calm, parenting powers, susan epstein, teens, tweens
By Susan Epstein
August 30th, 2010 at 01:50pm
Under Children+ Family+ Teens/Tweens
The beginning of the school year is a great time to set up an allowance plan for your kids. This is not payment for chores, rather, teaching them how to manage their money. 1. Each child is allotted 3-5 envelopes (depending on the age and stage and needs of the child) 2. Each envelope is [...]
Continue Reading Allowance is what you are Allowed: Early Lessons in Financial Responsibility
Tags: allowance, Chores, consistent parenting, Family, kids behaviors, kids chores, Parenting Calm, parenting powers, susan epstein
By Susan Epstein
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:58pm
Under Children+ Family+ Teens/Tweens
If you are a single parent and trying to start over you know what I am talking about. Perhaps you just started dating or you have been with the same person for a long while. Maybe you are thinking of blending your families or maybe you have already done this. But it is not white [...]
Continue Reading If You Really Loved Me…
Tags: blending families, Children, parenting advice, Parenting Calm, parenting powers, stepparenting, susan epstein, teens, tweens
By Susan Epstein
