by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Over-Criticizing? Instead of criticizing, catch ‘em being good! Just as praising an employee increases their production, praising children improves their behavior! When parents come to me discussing a child’s misbehavior, I let them take a breath and then quickly insert “I know you’re frustrated, but stop for a moment. I want you [...]
Kids are always watching. They see what we do more than they hear what we say. However, your language is important. Do they see anger and fury? Do they hear patience with yourself and others? Pause and think before doing and speaking. That, alone teaches volumes.
by Marisue Alsobrook
Parenting Road Maps
Introduction: Starting off on a road trip with no map or destination can sometimes lead to fun. However, applying that same strategy to parenting could get us lost. So where do we go for Parent Help?
Parent Help
Parenting books can help, but you’ve got to apply what you read and ddevelop a parenting plan. [...]
by Marisue Alsobrook
Parent Time Out
Introduction: Parents need fun, too. I’ve been thinking; we are way too hard on ourselves. Give yourself a break! I’ve spent a good amount of my life wishing I was not doing what I was doing; not wearing what I was wearing; was somewhere other than where I was at [...]
