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Elisabeth from Manic Mrs Stone posted this (via The Child Whisperer) a couple of days ago, and I have not been able to get it off my mind. My life circumstances are such at the moment that Ameli is in a different country, in a new home, missing her daddy something fierce and surrounded by …

Raising your voice is a losing battle: It doesn't discourage bad behavior and ultimately gets everyone more upset. And then, of course, there's the guilt – and who needs more of that? Here are tips to help break this bad habit.

When I think about all of the phrases, anecdotes, and sayings about the power of the spoken word I am reminded of how I changed my way of communicating with children upon learning Play Therapy principles. I realize that using Play Therapy based language is a learned and practiced skill that requires time and effort, so I thought it would be helpful to share ten commonly used phrases parents say to their kids. I will also give the Play Therapy based alternative with a short explanation of why…

30 kid-tested (and kid-approved!) jokes. Prepare for giggling and knee slapping!

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Do you yell? Walk away? Get into a power struggle? If you react more than respond, here are some empathetic, supportive responses to try!

Current research shows that some of the most commonly used and seemingly positive phrases we use with kids are actually quite destructive. Despite our good intentions, these statements teach children to stop trusting their internal guidance system, to become deceptive, to do as little as possible, and to give up when things get hard.

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Chore Chart is a great way to help your little kids feel accomplished with their chores. It's super simple to make and only requires a few items.

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Whether you want to tell them how great they were at their soccer game, or how much you love spending time with them, here are 66 positive and encouraging things to say to your child on a daily basis.