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School is beginning. Many of you have written to ask me what our family “Back to School” traditions are. If I haven’t responded, it’s because I stared at those questions and ...

It's important to stay calm and use empathy when we talk to our kids. Sometimes, it's hard to know what to say instead. Here are some examples of how we "react" to our kids and some alternative responses to try instead

[Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages

The right way to deal with bad behavior.

A few new ways to loosen the reigns and be a fun mom!

20 fabulous mommy-daughter dates

How I taught my kids to sit still in church

Do you yell? Walk away? Get into a power struggle? If you react more than respond, here are some empathetic, supportive responses to try!

Here's fifteen things I am going to do to help my kids to listen...

Looking for self-control activities for kids? We’ve rounded up 30 of our favorite games to help children develop appropriate social skills and behavior management strategies both at home and in the classroom. Perfect for early childhood and beyond, these ideas will give parents and teachers the tools needed to learn how to teach children self-control in a fun, nonthreatening way.

How to "make" kids listen is a huge struggle. It goes something like this… Mom: “It’s time for bed.” Toddler: “No, I don’t want to go to bed.” Mom: “No, you have to go to

Learn from my personal experiences how I've used Christ's Atonement throughout my life to overcome challenges I face as a parent.

Hilarious way to teach table manners without constant correction while maintaining joy at the dinner table.

Ever wonder how to teach your kids to do hard things? How to fight fear, to live brave and overcome hard things? Here are some great ideas to get you started.

How to Help Kids Express Big Feelings! It's not easy when your child has a public meltdown. Here is a specific strategy for parents to teach their kids who have BIG emotions. Find an appropriate way to express negative emotions by using I-Statements.

Do your kids give up before they even begin? Here are some tips to help your kids turn their "I can't do it" attitude around.