A guest post from Sarah R. Moore. Many parents have asked whether punishment "works" to stop unwanted behavior, especially with younger children. Some have heard the false narrative that they need to "nip negative behavior in the bud" before it becomes a problem. What this fails to consider, however, is two things: Does punishment stop undesired behavior? Yes, punishment teaches (in a way), and I’ll expand on that in a moment. Here’s the thing, though, as described in Peaceful … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Beat Back to School Stress
It's crunch time and the kids are heading back to school in less than a month. Time to get them ready, feed them breakfast (don't forget about yourself--you have to eat too), load them in the car and get them all to school on time right before you drive yourself to work--also on time! Did I mention it's crunch time? Back-to-school time is a very busy time for mothers, fathers, and children as we all try to compensate for a leisurely summer that has passed by so quickly. With crunch time and … [Read more...]
Who are You Following? An Important Social Media Book and Journal
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. You know I am on social media. I use it to stay connected with friends but I also use it to promote this blog and social media channels. It's been useful for me. But, did you know, I haven't allowed my 14-year-old to have any social media accounts. I've read the reports, I know what social media is doing to our mental health, especially our children. It's such a difficult, multi-layered decision for every family. But, for now, we are … [Read more...]
Fun, Effective Family Meeting Ideas
Children learn communication techniques from the people around them. The family meeting is a great place for kids to learn how to communicate in a good way. Communication is one of the primary components of a healthy relationship for adults and kids. Children learn communication skills from their families, watching how they interact and problem-solve, and eventually mirroring the behavior that's modeled for them by their parents, guardians, or family members. Are conflicts handled quickly … [Read more...]
How to Introduce Gaming Into Your Family So That It’s Safe and Fun for All
A gust post from Alyssa Strickland. This is just one example of the great content you can expect from the Christian family lifestyle blog Long Wait for Isabella. Our platform aims to provide actionable advice that parents can use to improve their family's health and happiness. Subscribe to us today to get more tips for improving your family life. As a parent, you might worry that video games can be a negative influence on your kids. In fact, gaming can be beneficial for children and … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Help Your Kids When They are Feeling Stressed about COVID
By Sherri L. Rose, MSN, PNP, FNP, HPN (Retired) Are you kids feeling stressed about COVID? Here are important ways to help. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF FIRST! Do YOU feel stressed by COVID? Or by the many effects of COVID – like unemployment, pending eviction, stress with a partner or spouse, or even the loss of a loved one to COVID? Life does not stop during a pandemic – the ordinary ups and downs still occur, and COVID on top of these is sometimes more than one can bear. Children and … [Read more...]
FREE Printable Screen Time Limits Chart
My kids love their screens: tablets, phones, and game systems. I don't mind them being on their technology devices, especially in the summer, but I do have some screen rules, including limits. What kind of screen time limits do you have at your home? They don't like when I implement any screen time limits, but they are usually on board when I have a plan and good reasoning skills. Thankfully, both of my kids do like to do other things besides screen time, including play, crafts, cooking, … [Read more...]
