There are several ways to earn the respect of kids. Confronting them while they are in the middle of being rude and disrespectful is not always the best way to provide feedback and get them to change their behavior. This article describes a strategy for addressing the negative behavior of kids by modeling respect and how to make an apology.

There are simple steps that you can take to motivate your child and get them rolling on the activity or project they need to be working on. Understanding time also helps kids start an activity and stay motivated by knowing how long they will have to work on it. This article addresses effective strategies for motivating children and teaching kids of nearly any age the concept of time.

Kids sometimes attempt to do things that are beyond their reach. They may not always succeed in these endeavors, however, children need to test their limits to build confidence and independence. This article addresses a framework for evaluating these situations as a parent, determining when it is appropriate to take a step back to see how things play out and when to step in to set boundaries for your kids.

The core of effective parenting is to communicate love with the right mixture of empathy, nonjudgmental communication and firmness for each child. The mixture changes depending on the temperament of the child. This article encourages parents to free themselves from rigid parenting approaches, creatively meeting the parenting needs of each child and actually having fun in the process.

Wouldn't it be great to take a break as a parent and have some fun with your kids? You can! Special Time is about scheduling time - one parent with one child - to play with your child intentionally. Take the time to build positive interactions and create positive memories with your child. You'll be glad you did it, and you and your child will never want to give it up!

There are a number of strategies for dealing with bullies. This article focuses on a 3-step strategy that is played and practiced as a game between a parent and child and can work in a variety of situations that involve dealing with inappropriate negative behavior from another person. The 3-step bully strategy enhances skills, confidence and resilience.