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How to Get Toddlers to Listen Without Yelling

Jul 22, 2021

Frustrated when your child only responds to yelling? Learn how to get toddlers to listen without yelling with these parenting tips. "No." "Don't jump on the couch." "You can't have another snack." "Stop hitting your brother." I don't know how many times I've looked at my kids and asked them not to do something, only for them to do exactly what I had just told them not to do. If I asked them to stop banging a pencil on the table, they'd look me in the eye while they continue pounding away. If I told them to stay near me as we walk along a busy street, they'd pretend they … [Read more...]

How to Get Kids to Listen Without Yelling and Losing Your Cool

Communication

Jun 01, 2021

Tired and guilty of yelling at your child to behave and follow instructions? Learn how to get kids to listen without yelling, and foster mutual respect instead. "Don't stand on your bed," I warned my son for what felt like the zillionth time. "You might fall and get hurt." Considering that he slept on the top bunk, this warning didn't come lightly. But sure enough, as soon as I started to leave, I turned around to peek in the room and found him standing once again. Every parent will remind her kids of the rules, only to (sometimes literally) turn around and find them doing exactly … [Read more...]

How to Stop Nagging Your Child to Get Things Done

Communication

Jan 31, 2021

Do you nag about everyday little things like taking a bath or putting dishes away? Here's how to stop nagging your child to get things done. Three hours. That's how long your child has to get everything done after school. This includes finishing homework, tidying her room, and eating her snack. But despite this stretch of time, you still need to nag her every step of the way. You have no idea why an assignment takes her two hours when the recommended time is a mere 30 minutes. You'll find her playing in the backyard instead of cleaning her mess like you asked her to. And she … [Read more...]

Toddler Not Listening? 10 Things You Need to Do

Behavior

Dec 19, 2020

Struggling with your toddler not listening and behaving? You're not alone. Discover 10 things to do to get kids to listen without yelling. My then-toddler sat flipping through a book when I called, "Breakfast time!" He ran to the dining room, with the book in hand. "You can put the book on the couch," I suggested. We typically don't allow other items at the dining table when we're eating meals, even books. "Then, you can have it after you're done eating," I continued. "No!" he shouted, adamant about bringing the book to the table. This went back and forth, with him insisting on … [Read more...]

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