You gave the warning. It's the third time you told them not to throw the toy and they did it anyway. And now your heart is starting to race. You feel the frustration building. That's it. Time out. It's off to the special chair. You have the timer ready. Brace yourself, you know the drill. Because now you're struggling to keep them there. And the battle is growing bigger. Your frustration is rising. It's … [Read more...] about 6 Alternatives to Time Out
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Pandemic Parenting Support: 3 things you can do
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Parenting requires support. As humans, we are social creatures. However, in the midst of this pandemic, it is hard to get a break and utilize support networks in ways that helped us in the past. No, let me correct that, this is more than "hard." Parenting during this pandemic sometimes feels impossible, especially when we are cut off from our support networks. A lot … [Read more...] about Pandemic Parenting Support: 3 things you can do
