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Badgering, Whining, and Arguing: Just Say No
Dr Scott Turansky
Saying no to a child’s request can be one of the most difficult of all parenting responsibilities. You may wonder if you’re being too strict, or you may second-guess your decision because your child seems so upset.…
Discipline in Public – The Best Strategy of All
Dr Scott Turansky
The most-often-asked parenting question is, “What do I do when my kids act out in the grocery store?” It’s frustrating when children throw tantrums, run away, whine, complain, or disobey in the store. It would be…
Yelling isn’t Necessary – But Firmness Is
Dr Scott Turansky
Some parents believe that the only way to be firm is to be harsh. But firmness and harshness are very different.
Firmness says that a boundary is secure and won’t be crossed without a consequence. Harshness, on the…
Parenting Game Changer: Training Vs Correction
If you’re doing a lot of good parenting but your child isn’t changing, then it might be time to think differently. That’s not to say you’re doing something wrong, but your child likely needs a different approach. Many…