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Real Parenting

July 1

‘Good Job!’: How Proper Encouragement Raises Kids' Confidence

Praising your child the wrong way could do more harm than good.

There used to be a popular saying that went something like this: "Children should be seen and not heard." However, we "modern" parents know that this doesn't apply so much to the kids of today. Instead of forbidding our children to speak
Real Parenting

August 1

The Power of Words: Why We Must Watch What We Say to Our Kids

We usually say that actions speak louder than words - true, but our speech can also make or break our children.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!”Most of us have probably come across this phrase at least once in our lifetime, and some of us may have even taught it to our children during conversations about
Real Parenting

June 29

10 Reasons Why Kids Don’t Listen

Do a quick self-check - are you guilty of some of them?

It is a given: Once you become a parent, you have the great responsibility of raising your child — something that can be quite trying or overwhelming for many, especially when it comes to the area of child discipline. How many of
Real Parenting

April 2

Positive Parenting: 10 Phrases that will Make your Child Listen

Your child will be more attentive and will be more likely to follow if you use positive words instead.

Ever catch yourself always beginning sentences with “Don’t…” or “Stop…” when talking to your kids? It’s a very common thing for moms to be saying these same lines over and over again with little or no effect at all. So before frustration

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