Parenting Q & A:

How do my bad habits affect my kids?
Answer: Parents usually don’t realize it, but we are the biggest role models our kids will ever have. “Do as I say not as I do”, that saying doesn’t work now or ever did. Kids model their parent’s behavior that is where the most learning takes place. Remember they’re always watching so act like the adult you want them to grow up to be.

What do I do when my kid drives to the point where I want to explode?
Answer: Walk away, practice anger management techniques and then handle the situation once you have calmed down.

Is it ok to discipline my children by spanking them?
Answer: No, spanking teaches violence and tears down a child’s self-esteem. Under no circumstances is spanking ok, the negative effects are long term.

My kids run around and are out of control, what can I do?
Answer: Parents need to set boundaries and make family rules. Parents need to enforce these rules by using nurturing discipline, which include rewards and consequences. Behavior management is a parenting skill taught in many parent education classes.

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Is there past featured parents or past articles on various parenting topics on the web site?
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