" " " " " " " " " ARE YOU IN A HURRY ALL OF THE TIME? SLOW DOWN—FOR YOUR CHILDREN As adults we are so hurried and stressed. Mental Health Professionals say that “under stress we become more self-centered and behave in ways that...   PRAISE YOUR CHILDREN WHEN THEY TELL THE TRUTH “You’ve told your kids that if they lie the punishment will be more severe than if they tell the truth….but they still choose to lie...   DANGER SIGNS TO WATCH FOR WHEN YOUR CHILD USES THE NET “The Internet has opened up a world of information that has never before been so readily accessible to our children. The downside is that our...   IF YOU DON’T WATCH YOUR KIDS – SOMEONE ELSE MAY Last month’s article described potential warning signs for parents that may signal that your child is in danger on the internet. Part 2 presents actions... DEALING WITH POWER STRUGGLES #1 Rudolf Dreikurs; in his popular parenting book "Children The Challenge", identified goals of misbehavior that motivate children to misbehave...   DEALING WITH REVENGE #2 In last month's article I wrote about power struggles and how power is often a goal of misbehavior. Rudolf Dreikurs in his popular parenting book...   DISPLAYS OF INADEQUACY #3 In past articles I have written about the Goals that children have, which help us to understand their behavior. The concept of goals of misbehavior is...   DIVORCE & CHILDRENS’ FALSE BELIEFS Dr. Michael Prokop, M.Ed. in his book "Divorce Happens to the Nicest Kids" has suggested that children hold common false beliefs about divorce...   TRANSITIONS & BACK TO SCHOOL 1. Adults & Children View Time Differently. Children live in the moment, what is important to them is the Here & Now...