| 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
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| 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 | 14807 | https://www.parenting.org/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.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 | 2285 | https://www.parenting.org/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.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 | 6557 | https://www.parenting.org/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| I'm Not Going to Take Anymore | 433057 | When your child is angry and throws a tantrum, do you feel as though you have no control? Thoughts of helplessness can creep into the mind of even ... | | 4/10/2025 8:37:27 PM | When your child is angry and throws a tantrum, do you feel as though you have no control Thoughts of helplessness can creep into the mind of even the most motivated parent | 1316 | https://www.parenting.org/article/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Handling Outbursts and Avoiding Emotional Meltdowns | 432771 | Every parent has been there or has witnessed it: You are standing in a checkout line at a department store or garage sale. You he... | | 4/10/2025 8:31:10 PM | Every parent has been there or has witnessed it: You are standing in a checkout line at a department store or garage sale You hear a shriek and the next thing you see is the | 5498 | https://www.parenting.org/article/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| 3 Things To Do If Your Child Leaves Home Without Permission | 432323 | As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure your child’s safety.  So, remember to build parental authority. I... | | 9/20/2017 1:47:40 PM | As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure your child’s safety So, remember to build parental authority If your child leaves home without permission, he is technically a | 40214 | https://www.parenting.org/article/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.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 | 7584 | https://www.parenting.org/guides/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Toddler Is Disobedient and Engages in Dangerous Behavior | 431462 | Question:My 2-year-old ignores my instructions and has started doing dangerous things. He’s learned how to unlock the front door, and one day,... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:46 PM | My 2-year-old ignores my instructions and has started doing dangerous things He’s learned how to unlock the front door, and one day, I found him outside, running around our | 3726 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.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 | 13286 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
