| How to Get Your Child to Listen and Follow Directions | 428970 | Poor listening is one of the most common concerns expressed by parents. Parents can help get their children to listen the first time by making a few simple changes in the way you teach and give commands. | | 3/9/2020 8:21:23 PM | Stay calm
Be direct
State commands positively
Give one command at a time
Give age-appropriate instructions
Give brief reasons
Be physically present
Ask the child to repeat | 31965 | https://www.parenting.org/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| How to Get Your Child to Stop Whining | 428971 | | | 3/5/2020 3:29:16 PM | Point out to children that they are whining
Never give children what they want when they are whining
The best way to respond when children are whining is to say you don’t | 13806 | https://www.parenting.org/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| What to Do if Your Quaran Teenager Leaves Home Without Permission | 429149 | | | 4/24/2020 2:53:50 PM | Life has likely drastically changed for you and your teenager as a result of the coronavirus pandemic School has moved to online and virtual platforms, proms, sports and | 1939 | https://www.parenting.org/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Summer Contract | 429496 | The school year is coming to a close, and that crazy time of year known as "SUMMER VACATION" is just around the corner.For most famili... | | 2/1/2024 10:50:48 PM | The school year is coming to a close, and that crazy time of year known as "SUMMER VACATION" is just around the corner For most families, summertime can be fun, frustrating | 3663 | https://www.parenting.org/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| My teenage daughter and her friend are fighting because one of them lied. | 430912 | My teenage daughter and her friend are fighting because one of them lied. | | 6/29/2023 4:25:36 PM | My 16-year-old daughter’s closest friend often exaggerates and tells innocent lies which my daughter has brushed aside However, a recent incident has upset my daughter so much she | 260 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Discipline | 430151 | There are many different views of “right” and “wrong” when it comes to disciplining your child. Boys Town’s approach combines both positive and negative consequences. | | 8/26/2022 7:38:06 PM | Handling Outbursts and Avoiding Emotional Meltdowns There are different views of “right” and “wrong” with discipline Our approach combines both positive and negative consequences | 4479 | https://www.parenting.org/guides/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Effective Ways to Discipline a Six-Year-Old | 430871 | Question:I don’t think I am effectively disciplining my 6-year-old son. He has been getting into trouble at school daily for talking too muc... | | 8/25/2018 12:26:15 AM | I don’t think I am effectively disciplining my 6-year-old son He has been getting into trouble at school daily for talking too much To reinforce that this is unacceptable behavior | 8755 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Twin Toddlers Just Won’t Listen | 430933 | Question:I have twin toddlers that just won’t listen to anything I say. They fight me almost every step of the way, yet they can also be very g... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:47 PM | I have twin toddlers that just won’t listen to anything I say They fight me almost every step of the way, yet they can also be very good at times I admit that I am quick to get | 1308 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| What is an Appropriate Punishment for Cursing? | 430941 | Question: My 11-year-old son started cursing about a week ago. When we confronted him, he admitted to it and said it started out of anger.... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:44 PM | My 11-year-old son started cursing about a week ago When we confronted him, he admitted to it and said it started out of anger He is a straight-A student and involved in many | 1706 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Help repair my relationship with my 13-year old son. | 430996 | I am at a loss for what to do as a parent. My 13-year-old son and I don't have any relationship at all. There is no emotional bond and we fight constantly. | | 1/15/2019 4:52:32 PM | I am at a loss for what to do as a parent My 13-year-old son and I don't have any relationship at all There is no emotional bond and we fight constantly I really want to fix my | 3335 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
