When traditional discipline fails, the Nurtured Heart Approach calls for using your energy to reinforce the positive, not the negative.
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Action Movie Rules Can Make Any Parent a Superhero
You can parent how ever you want, so why not follow Action Movie Rules to add drama, excitement and heroism to everything you do?
First Thought about Child’s Misbehavior Should Assume the Best
Don’t instinctively chastise a child without the facts. A new book says your first thought should consider the child’s best intentions
Raise A Gentleman — We Hope — In 5 Easy Steps
If you want to raise a gentleman, you must be a gentleman, dads, because the boy learns more from how you act than from what you say.
Lesson in Grace From Young Son to Weary Father
Kids give us a grace that we parents don’t often deserve in our weakest moments, yet they do. Be grateful for that love.
Bullying Problem Not Easily Solved, But Start With Empathy
At one time I would have tried to stop this bullying with harsh words and actions. But the world has progressed, and I’ve grown up.