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The Problems with Permissive Parenting

By Patty Malowney

You aren't there to just be your child's friend, even if that feels good in the moment.
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Why Praise is Important for Children

By JustMommies staff

How much praise we give to children is a growing debate in the United States. There are some who say too much praise will give kids a false sense of reality, an inflated ego, or a pride complex. In places like China, praise is so rare it is a cultural taboo. However, withholding praise to children can
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Ideas for Family Rules

By Laura Leavitt

Your family will respond better if they get to be part of making the rules.
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The Problems with Strict Parenting

By Patty Malowney

Being excessively strict is just as troubling as letting everything go.
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Cheaters and Spoiled Sports: Teaching Your Kids to Play Fair and Have Fun

By Laura Leavitt

Getting accustomed to losing sometimes is a good plan.
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How to Use "Time-Outs" Effectively

By Laura Leavitt

Time-out effectiveness means being consistent over time.
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The Problems with 123 Parenting

By Patty Malowney

Not every discipline strategy works on every child.
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Why Routines and Structure Are Important for Kids

By Laura Leavitt

Structures teach our children about the world.
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5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Kids

By Laura Leavitt

Even in the heat of the moment, refrain from these phrases.
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Time-Out Tactics and Alternatives: When Your Child Refuses Time-Out

By Laura Leavitt

Figuring out what to do when time-out isn't working can be difficult.
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