Behavior

Mommy's little angel? Not so much

Guest Author — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Parents tend to think of their children as darling angels, capable of only brilliance, kindness and the occasional stroke of genius. Other people's kids are the discipline problems at school, right?

ADHD: The debate continues

Mary Fetzer — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0700

An estimated five million children in the U.S. have ADHD, but the diagnosis — or misdiagnosis — is under fire. How can you know for sure whether your child is displaying bad behavior or has ADHD?

Cesar Millan treads into new training territory

Kelli Uhrich — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:03:00 -0800

Time and time again, Cesar Millan, star of Nat Geo WILD's, "Leader of the Pack," has shared his tips for successfully sharing a home with our furry friends, and it looks like he's at it again! Take an exclusive inside look at his new series, where he combats canine abandonment, one troubled dog at a time.

Johnny be good: Why we shouldn't tell our kids to "be good"

Alicia DiFabio — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:00:00 -0800

“Now, be good!” a mother instructs her toddler. “If you are good, you get a treat,” says another to her 6-year-old. It is a common request with the hopes of eliciting positive behavior, yet what does “being good” truly mean?

Eating disorders amp up with technology

Julie Weingarden Dubin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0800

The bounty of diet and exercise information at our fingertips gives endless options for living a healthy lifestyle, but for kids and teens struggling with eating issues, technology can trigger rigid behavior that fuels extreme dieting and exercise.

But all my friends are doing it!

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0800

So, here you are again. Your tween is asking to do something with her friends that makes you hesitate. On the one hand, you want to let her have freedom, but on the other, you struggle with just how much. And you certainly don't want to let her do something just because she says every single one of her friends is doing it. So how do you say no without sounding — and feeling — like the bad guy?

Teaching phone manners to kids

SheKnows Parenting Editors — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0800

Got manners? Learning proper manners for using the telephone is an important life skill for your kids. Whether they are old enough to answer the phone or simply having a chat with grandma, using manners is important.

Are we empowering our kids too much?

Sherri Kuhn — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Everywhere you look, the world is increasingly being geared toward kids. Parents take pride in treating their children like mini adults and empowering them to make choices. Ask almost anyone of the current grandparent generation and they will agree – kids these days have too much power. Have we given our children an edge or set them up for trouble later?

Magic words make a difference

Alicia DiFabio — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Emily Post might have been on to something. Beyond the social niceties of “please” and “thank you,” basic manners actually serve as the building blocks for the development of empathy in young children by encouraging awareness for the feelings of others and decreasing ego-centrism.

Spoiled rotten: Why you shouldn't coddle your kids

Kori Ellis — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Spoiled kids often develop into self-absorbed adults with a lack of self-control and a major sense of entitlement. No matter if your children are toddlers or teens, it isn't too late to stop spoiling them.

From awesome to awkward overnight

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0800

You get it, really, you do. You felt the same way about your mom. So why does your tween’s sudden change of attitude hurt so much?

How to follow through so the kids don't play you

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0800

Sometimes you think you’re more of a violin than a mom. Your kids work your strings to make you sing whatever tune they want to hear. But you’re worried, it seems to be getting out of control — their demands are getting more demanding and you’ve become a broken record of empty threats. So how can you start following through?

Parenting Guru: Is ADHD good?

Julie Weingarden Dubin — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0700

According to the most recent Centers for Disease and Prevention reports, 9.5 percent of U.S. children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder . This week, October 14-20, marks ADHD Awareness Week, and SheKnows tapped Ben Glenn of Indianapolis, Indiana — an ADHD expert, father of two and author of the upcoming release, Simple Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About ADHD — to offer a new way to look at ADHD.

E is for Extrovert: Parenting an outgoing child

Jennifer Chidester — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0700

If your child is an extrovert — super social, talkative, craves high-engagement play — a little insight into how he sees the world will help you know what he needs from you.

Funny and embarrassing things kids say

Jen Klein — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0700

You're out and about with your child. You feel confident that you have taught your child good manners and how to behave in public. Then, in whatever situation, your child blurts something out in total innocence that is totally and completely tactless. And you're mortified.

Anxiety over separation anxiety

Lisa Steinke — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Is your child’s separation anxiety causing you anxiety? Are you becoming more and more anxious over leaving because you know what's coming: She'll cling to your leg and explode into a fit of tears? So what can you do short of never leaving the house again?

Take action to stop bullying

Kori Ellis — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:30:00 -0700

Bullying is a serious problem around the country and it has gone beyond the playgrounds and school hallways. In this digital age, bullying can take place through a text message, email or social network post. Whatever the form and means of bullying, it's vital that we all work together — parents, educators and kids — to help prevent these potentially dangerous behaviors.

What to do if your child is struggling at school

Maria Mora — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700

Is your child beginning to struggle with grades or behavior? Learn how to best serve your child and how to work with his teachers to help him succeed. Discover ways to support your child at home and approach problems gently.

Kindergarten freak out

Guest Author — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:30:00 -0700

After dealing with a kindergarten child’s excited anticipation of beginning “real school,” parents are often confused and shocked after the first two weeks of school have passed and their child who was previously excited about kindergarten now states, “I hate school!” and/or resists leaving the house or getting on the bus or out of the car.

Your 5-year-old: Development, behavior and parenting tips

Tiernan McKay — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Understanding normal 5-year-old development and behavior will help you know the best way to parent your child. As parents, we know that a child's birthday comes with plenty of hoopla. With each turn of the calendar there's a new guest list, a new theme and a new 'must have' toy. When they're young, another birthday also means a number of significant accomplishments.

Are you raising a spoiled brat?

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Recently, there was an article in The New Yorker that sent chills through many moms. Titled Spoiled Rotten, it was about — you guessed it — why American kids are so spoiled. We asked experts to weigh in and tell us why some moms overindulge their children and what they can do if they're ready to make a change.