parenting powers
March 14th, 2011 at 01:42pm
Under Teens/Tweens
Have you ever heard the expression we parent the way we were parented? To some extent this is true. However, through many years of working with parents, I have come to believe we are more likely to use the way we were parented as a measuring stick, barometer, or baseline and not as a rigid [...]
Continue Reading Got Yelling… and Spanking?
Tags: acting out, discipline, parenting advice, parenting powers, tantrums, teens
By Susan Epstein
February 7th, 2011 at 10:19pm
Under Teens/Tweens
by Guest Parent Blogger: Nancy Oliveira My son was always extremely busy. But it wasn’t until he was in 3rd grade that the teachers at his school let me know the same thing. He was quickly evaluated after a brief meeting to talk about what I see at home and what they see at school. [...]
Continue Reading ADHD: Medication or Something Else?
Tags: ADD, ADHD, consistent parenting, free parenting help, parenting powers
By Susan Epstein
January 10th, 2011 at 04:20pm
Under Teens/Tweens
Talking to kids, sometimes as young as 9 years old, can feel like talking to a brick wall. It can be really frustrating for parents. At one time you knew everything that was going on in their little worlds and now their lives outside your home feels like a complete mystery! You miss the kid [...]
Continue Reading “Grunt, Grrrr, Dunno, Fine, Duh!, Get off my Back!” Engaging Kids in Meaningful Conversation
Tags: consistent parenting, discipline, disrespectful kids, free parenting help, growing up, Parenting advice teens, parenting powers, susan epstein
By Susan Epstein
January 3rd, 2011 at 06:51pm
Under Teens/Tweens
Getting kids, no matter what age they are, to sit down and do their homework without some battle or meltdown can be a challenge in most families. Try this tip this week…and let me know how it worked. Agree on specific times for doing the homework ahead of time and then stick to it. In [...]
Continue Reading When’s the Best Time to do Homework?
Tags: agreements with teen, child, Children, consistent parenting, family contracts, homework, Parenting advice teens, Parenting Calm, parenting powers, susan epstein, teen, tween
By Susan Epstein
December 21st, 2010 at 12:58am
Under Teens/Tweens
A year and a half ago I went to a reunion…not a typical high school reunion…this was a reunion from high school days when I belonged to a youth group. If you have already read this article….keep reading because it’s different. The last time I had seen most of these old friends was 1976. So…33 years [...]
Continue Reading Do You Know Where Your Children Are?
Tags: Bullying, consistent parenting, discipline, free parenting help, guiding teens, parent discussion, Parenting advice teens, parenting powers, susan epstein, teen guidance
By Susan Epstein
