http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976355/how-to-follow-through-so-the-kids-dont-play-you 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? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976355/how-to-follow-through-so-the-kids-dont-play-you Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966223/get-your-kids-to-listen You can hear yourself -- you know you sound like a broken record, like Charlie Brown's teacher. But you're frustrated. You've asked them how many times to brush their teeth now? If you're tired of ragging on and nagging your kids, read on for experts' tips on how to get your kids to not only hear you, but to listen. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966223/get-your-kids-to-listen Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Tue, 01 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958429/mom-vs-dad-the-discipline-debate Does this sound familiar: your child does something wrong and you want to punish him, but your spouse disagrees. So who gets to decide what to do? If you have conflict with your husband about discipline and find that it often causes conflict between you, there are solutions. Read on for ways you can reach a compromise on how to teach your child right from wrong. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958429/mom-vs-dad-the-discipline-debate Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956609/kids-attitude A sassy attitude can start slowly and then quickly snowball into full-blown brattiness. Here's how to curb your child's backtalk. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956609/kids-attitude Parenting Age by Age Nichole Beaudry Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/852873/evaluating-your-discipline-techniques A New Year calls for an evaluation of not only your physical health but your emotional health as well. Whether you’re learning new techniques for your toddler or evolving and reevaluating your strategies with your tween, these resources can help to make sure you’re on track for your child’s need and your emotional wellbeing. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/852873/evaluating-your-discipline-techniques Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Christina Holt Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818494/What-role-does-discipline-play-in-parenting The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines discipline as a rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity. Discipline is a concept that both kids and parents grapple with on a daily basis. Although the expectation of discipline seems to change with each generation, parents still find themselves asking, “What role should discipline play in my household?” http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818494/What-role-does-discipline-play-in-parenting Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Tiernan McKay Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:03:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816952/Sibling-rivalry-Letting-the-kids-work-it-out Sibling rivalry is frustrating for everyone -- parents and kids alike. Kids get angry with each other and lash out, and parents become exasperated trying to keep the bickering at a minimum. But what if -- in some circumstances -- instead of solving your kids' conflicts for them, you just let your kids work it out on their own? Would that be so bad? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816952/Sibling-rivalry-Letting-the-kids-work-it-out Parenting Family Fun Parenting Advice & Columns Jen Klein Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:35:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813642/why-are-you-tolerating-your-kids-bad-behavior-1 As a parent, I meet and interact with many other parents and observe their behavior. I like to see how they interact with their kids so that I might learn something new. My observations bring me to one very sad conclusion regarding parenting and parents these days. I call it: "Living an Alternate Reality." http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813642/why-are-you-tolerating-your-kids-bad-behavior-1 Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Barack Levin Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/810649/how-to-discipline-toddlers-kids-tweens-and-teens What is the best way to effectively discipline your child when they misbehave? Your discipline tactics must change and adapt as your child grows. Therapist Susan Stiffelman shares her age appropriate guide to disciplining your toddler, child, teen and tween. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/810649/how-to-discipline-toddlers-kids-tweens-and-teens Parenting Age by Age Child Development & Health Susan Stiffelman Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/2235/what-your-children-need-in-the-new-year Can you think of anything more important to your children than you being a happy and fulfilled parent? Think back to your own childhood. Were your parents happy, peaceful, and fulfilled? Were they filled with joy and laughter? Were they loving and supportive of you, themselves and each other? Mine weren't. My mother was constantly anxious and worried about everything. She was often angry at me, no matter how good I was. She and my father often fought. My father was usually withdrawn and often angry as well. There was almost constant tension in the home. They generally seemed to be unhappy. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/2235/what-your-children-need-in-the-new-year Parenting Age by Age Child Development & Health Margaret Paul, PhD