I love the summer, but with it comes fights about drinking water and putting on sunscreen. The kids are bored and travel is a nightmare. Help me make this summer less stressful! Summer fun is great but YES it does come with some stress. Here is how to chill out this summer. Get the sunscreen […]
Author: Brandi Davis, ACC
Brandi Davis, ACC is a certified Parenting Coach, Parent Educator, and author of O.K. I’m A Parent Now What? She can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and be sure to catch her parenting podcasts on iTunes. The goal of Brandi's practice is to bring respect, calm communication, teamwork, and FUN into the home. To discover all that Child and Family Coaching can bring to your family stop by www.childandfamilycoaching.com
What to Do When Time Out Isn’t Working
I know people who spank, but there are so many studies that say no way, and it has really been in the news lately. I want to try other options but what? Time Out just isn’t working for us. I hear you. First let’s change the way we see discipline. Discipline is not about making […]
Taming Out-of-Line Behavior
My kid is mean to me. She yells at me, stomps her feet, even hits me. I know that she is tiny but it’s tough. I want to keep her spirit but not the nasty. When I hear situations such as this from clients, and even friends, I ask the parents, “Why does your child […]
This Is How to Stop A Toddler from Hitting
A Mommybites reader asked: My toddler gets mad and hits me. I know she is frustrated and doesn’t mean it, but it does hurt sometimes and I have had enough of it. What can I do? You are right. Toddlers can get very frustrated because they do not have enough language to express how they […]
How Can I Make My Toddler Sleep?
My 3 year old will NOT sleep. He keeps coming out of his room and it’s driving me crazy. How can I make him sleep? Well, you can’t really make him sleep, but you can create an environment that is conducive to sleep. Start by having a routine and keep it the same almost every […]
Raising Good Winners and Good Losers
We are starting to play games with our toddler. Should we let her win? I don’t want her to feel bad about herself, and she has tantrums when she loses. This is a tricky one. There are games that we are just able to win, being grownups and all. We have been playing them forever, […]
Do Your Kids Need to be Good to Get a Gift?
I’m a little torn. I know everyone does it, but is it good to use gifts as an incentive? It is the holiday season and I hear people saying, “You need to be good to get a gift. Be on your best behavior.” Is this ok? Whenever I hear phrases like that, I do cringe […]
3 Things To Start Taking Back For Happier Parenting
Food “I always end up giving my food to my child.” Does this sound familiar? We are not talking about sharing, or a bite, but giving your snack or meal away. Your child just ate her snack, he just had his lunch, but now they are looking at you and your food. You. The food. […]