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Seek Active Solutions for Predictable Difficulties Before They Happen (Read more...)

Seek Active Solutions for Predictable Difficulties Before They Happen

Super market meltdowns, morning madness, witching hour, can often be averted if limits are set ahead of time.

Dr. Ron Taffel, Psy D., Raising Your More Spirited Child, 2000 Cincinnati For the Love of Kids® Parenting Conference.

Resist the Urge to Compare Your Children Either Favorably or Unfavorably (Read more...)

Resist the Urge to Compare Your Children Either Favorably or Unfavorably

Instead, describe what you like, what you don't like or what you would like from this child.

Adele Faber, M.A., Siblings Without Rivalry, 2000 Cincinnati For the Love of Kids® Parenting Conference.

Treat Children Uniquely Rather Than Equally (Read more...)

Treat Children Uniquely Rather Than Equally

To be loved equally is to be less.

To be loved for your own special, separate self is to be loved as much as anyone needs to be loved.

Adele Faber, M.A., Siblings Without Rivalry, 2000 Cincinnati For the Love of Kids® Parenting Conference.

Avoid Labeling Children (Read more...)

Avoid Labeling Children

"Joe is the athlete; Jim is the smart one." Both Joe and Jim need support and appreciation for their athletic and intellectual abilities.

Adele Faber, M.A., Siblings Without Rivalry, 2000 Cincinnati For the Love of Kids® Parenting Conference.