by Marisue Alsobrook
I’ve been climbing the tall ladder of foster parenting for the last 18 years, have parented over 250 children (not all at the same time, of course) and have 3 children of my own, two of whom are adopted. My three sons are pure joy, my husband and I are devoted to them completely [...]
Misbehavior drives Mom’s and Dad’s nuts. Learn more about changing behavior here!
Organizing the Home
Introduction: Much of our life with our little ones was a laugh a minute. You’ve got to admit that molasses in the dryer and the cat in the fridge makes clothes on the floor seem easier to accept. I’ve read all the professional hype about leaving the messy kids room alone, it’s THEIR space. [...]
Begin Now, today! Improve kid’s behaviors by starting right in the middle of where you are! Make lists of what’s right, and begin to praise it over and over in a sincere manner. Keep your corrections of the “wrong” brief and friendly. Kid’s often think it’s “all over” and their self esteem quickly takes a nose dive over the smallest consequences. If we’re aware of that, we can make great progress with little damage to their fragile personalities when they’re young or even in their teens.
