Parenting With Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility

young man, and get there right away.” Brandon “got” down the hall, all right, but his movement was impercep ...

from commands? Limits can be set much more effectively when we’re not fighting with our kids. It has be ...

thinking words instead of fighting words, and we establish the behavior we want. Compare the two: FIGHTING ...

they don’t think is in the child’s best interest: buy candy, buy toys, provide a new car, a ...

make us back off, we must stand firm. After all, the limit that was imposed was the ch ...

6 Gaining Control Through Choices Hear, my child, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be m ...

you. We hope you make it. But if not, just catch us at breakfast.” But no, Natalie couldn’t do that, ...

Amy, the mother of twelve-year-old Brooke, parents in the “Do what I tell you to do” style. Amy thinks sh ...

control in some area of life is reduced, we also react with anger. We feel that what is rightfu ...

Unfortunately, many parents invert the “V”. They treat their kids like miniature adults right from the ...

forcibly withdrawn. These unhappy youngsters are forever crying, “Life’s not fair! You’re always treating me like ...

not be able to control the disrespectful words that pop out of Alyssa’s mouth, but we can make sure she doe ...

angry at themselves. Another reason choices work is because they help us avoid getting into control battles wit ...

moving your chair? You don’t need to do that. Move it back to where it was!” MEGAN: “Brittany is goi ...

really think that it’s wise to refuse when I ask in a nice way? Personally, I don’t think that’s ...

THINKING WORD REQUEST: “I’d appreciate your taking out the trash before bedtime. Thanks.” FIGHTING WOR ...

SON: “Mom, will you take me to my game? Mrs. Howarth can’t drive today.” MOM: “I don’t know. Did yo ...

gathering their things to leave for some shopping before the mall closes. All except for Aidan. He’s blow ...

put Aidan in control on their terms. But how? Two Ways to Leave with Me: Hungry or Not Hungry Love and ...

pay big bucks to satisfy their cravings. Indeed, the most-requested speakers, the most sought- ...