As we wrap up the summer, I’m reminded about all of the families that I’ve crossed paths with in the recent months. There have been a great number of successes that truly make me stand in awe of …

School is just beginning. In schools across America, we see a myriad of different kinds of kids and an even greater scope of parenting styles. The adjustment from summer to fall can be a tough one. …

August is the time of year when thoughts of school starting come to the minds of kids and families. For some, it can create some crummy feelings and anxiousness because the topic of bullying/teasing …

Have you ever been faced with this question from your teen? Daughter: “Hey, Dad, how old do I have to be to start dating?” After you pick your jaw up off the floor and scan the …

“Now get to your room ... I mean it.” “You better start listening to me, young man.”  “Will you stop arguing!” Phrases like these can be commonplace when frustration and stress run …

Have you ever found yourself neck-deep in an argument with a child? Have you ever seen a kid find pleasure by her ability to control the color of their parent’s face? Have you ever had a child …

Billy: "Moooommmm ... look, the intergalactic super power action figure is out. I haaaavvveee to have it!" Mom: "Not today sweetie, I don't have money for that." Billy: "But mom, I know Jared is …

In Parenting the Love and Logic Way, we often hear a phrase that says, “Praise the strain not the gain.” The following is an article that I often use when working with teachers and parents. I remember a time, when I first began teaching, I used a lot of “atta boys/girls.” When I made a conscious decision to become more specific and genuine with my praise, I became more effective with young people.

I cringe every time I hear the words come out of my mouth. But I like it when kids make lots of mistakes. Allowing our young ones to make a rash of tiny mistakes helps them understand the role of …

It becomes evident as our title of “parent” becomes aged that we can identify certain stages that our children go through. Although I shiver when I hear these stages used as excuses for …

Parenting is tough. Watching them struggle can be gut wrenching. Many wise parents realize the importance of allowing our kids to struggle when the costs are small. But, it becomes really difficult …

One of the biggest challenges parents and educators face today isn’t simply helping children succeed—it’s helping them believe that their success actually belongs to them. Many children, …

Parenting is a tough job! As the saying goes, “Kids do NOT come with manuals.” It is typical to overthink our parenting strategies, focus on our shortcomings and second guess our parenting …

Sometimes it is easier to tell our friends and neighbors what they need to do to help their household run more smoothly. When it comes to our own families, it seems more difficult to dissect the …

Our children are our most precious resource. They come to us with one request: “During our short 18 years with you, please teach us the truth about life and prepare us to be responsible adults when …

Have you ever been around a certain person that, when they speak, you listen just a little bit more closely? It seems that these types of people don’t speak all too often, but when they do, it is …

I had the pleasure of being able to be a stay-at-home dad when our girls were young.  As a teacher, I was introduced to Teaching With Love and Logic early in my career. I can say it changed the …

I've been fielding some questions requesting more basic information about parenting, children, and Love and Logic. Therefore, I thought it would be pertinent to spend a few moments discussing some of …