Wake up, sleepyheads! Getting kids ready for the day, especially school days, can be like swimming through oatmeal – you keep plowing through, but feel like you are getting sucked back into the mess. Even though we homeschool, our oldest attends college 5 days a week and we still must have a routine in our [...]
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Create Family Teamwork Through Family Responsibilities Teaching children responsibility isn’t always easy. But if you read my post yesterday you can see that not only are household chores and responsibilities good for kids, but the earlier we give them to our kids, the better. Even our preschoolers can handle basic responsibilities, and in fact, prosper [...]
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Whenever I hear of a psychological approach to dealing with a classroom full of children I have to admit, I am skeptical. The phrase behavior modification sometimes brings to mind images of children herded like cattle, unimaginative or able to independently think. In full disclosure, I homeschool in part because I want to see my [...]
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You feel like you’re at the end of your parenting rope. Your kids aren’t listening or doing their chores, and every time you remind them to take care of their responsibilities they backtalk. You’re not alone. Parents everywhere face these struggles with their children. Perhaps you have read about behavior charts and behavior modification programs [...]
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If you’re a parent, you probably have had a few struggles with your kids – chores, behaviors, homework, and expectations. They all weigh on parents and kids alike. As parents we know what we need and want our children to do because we have the knowledge and maturity to see the bigger picture. Our kids, [...]
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It is a well documented fact that children need structure in their life. During the formative years, creating and maintaining a structured schedule in their daily activities can prevent behavior problems and encourage desired behaviors. Most parents are familiar with chore charts, designed to help children become more responsible and accountable for household chores. Behavior [...]
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