| 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 | 22988 | 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 | 12198 | 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 | 2993 | 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 | 1633 | https://www.parenting.org/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Two Teenage Boys Messing Around with Drugs | 430934 | I have two teenage boys, ages 15 and 17. Both are messing around with all kinds of drugs and have been kicked out of high schools for selling drugs... | | 1/3/2018 6:00:49 PM | I have two teenage boys, ages 15 and 17 Both are messing around with all kinds of drugs and have been kicked out of high schools for selling drugs My 15-year-old is on diversion for | 874 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Getting Kids to Do What They’re Told | 432976 | By Dr. Robert WingfieldFor many child behavior experts, a common complaint from parents is that their children are unable or unwilling to follow ... | | 2/12/2024 10:54:54 PM | For many child behavior experts, a common complaint from parents is that their children are unable or unwilling to follow instructions It’s frustrating for the parent, whose temper | 1890 | https://www.parenting.org/article/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 | 3182 | 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 | 5212 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Three-Year-Old Acting Out | 430925 | Question: I have a 3-year-old and a 2-year old who are exact opposites. My 3-year-old screams all the time, never listens and only sleeps ... | | 3/4/2019 3:16:08 PM | I have a 3-year-old and a 2-year old who are exact opposites My 3-year-old screams all the time, never listens and only sleeps about six hours a night It’s hard for me to get her to | 1369 | 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 | 1378 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
