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Apr
20
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 Parents talk a lot about their child who misbehaves, and why shouldn’t they? Have you ever seen a website devoted to getting help with your well-behaved child? Probably not, but I believe it’s a subject worth writing about. A well-behaved child is often an overlooked child, particularly if they have siblings who act out and take most of the parents’ attention. Here are some things to keep in mind when you have a child who is a proverbial “good” kid. | |||
Blog Posts by Dale Sadler
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Mar
19
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Are you having a tough time getting your son or daughter to do their homework or chores? With sports, art class, and a myriad of other activities, responsibilities can fall to the wayside. Children and teens are masters of NOT doing things, and unless you see what’s happening, you may fall prey to their excuses, distractions, and various forms of manipulation. | |||
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Feb
14
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Working with middle schoolers, I hear a lot about how boys have “anger problems.” For most, this is terribly inaccurate. That’s because the anger is not the problem, but rather it’s the lack of anger control. As boys grow into their teen years, their bodies are flooded with high doses of testosterone. This causes emotions, especially anger, to run rampant. When provoked, boys may react in a highly emotional way causing parents and teachers to comment, “You have an anger problem.” But hearing this all the time can be detrimental to boys. | |||
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Feb
03
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When my son Mason was four he would ask me to do things. “Can I watch a movie? Can we go to the park? Can I ride my bike?” After his inquiries, I typically would consult my watch, the keeper of all activity. He has a couple of watches that he likes to wear. They might as well be in Egyptian, though, because he of course can’t tell time. Anyway, today he asked me if he could do something, I consulted my timepiece as usual and gave him my answer of “no” which he didn’t like. He then said, “Daddy, can you put on my watch?” I said, “sure.” He enjoys wearing a watch from time to time. As I was strapping on his Thomas the Train watch, he said, “Daddy, when you ask me something, I’ll look at my watch and tell you what to do.” Oh really? I’m sure one day he’ll also tell me that I look at my watch too much. He’ll be right. | |||
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Jan
06
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Have you noticed that your teen walks out of the house everyday wearing the same thing? Some seem to change multiple times a day, but there is a sizable portion of the teen population that wears the same article of clothing, usually a hoody or a jacket, no matter what the temperature, occasion, or soiled condition of the item. This can frustrate parents a great deal: “He has a closet full of clothes and he wears that?” If you’ve ever thought this, you’re not alone. Let’s consider the mindset of a teen that dresses in a singular fashion. | |||
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Dec
08
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My baby girl is about to turn two, and I have quickly learned what it is to be a parent of more than one child. My son is six and has adapted well. Even “Reuben our Wonder Dachshund” acts as though she’s always been around. My wife and I are blessed. | |||
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Nov
17
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The other day a mother approached me, concerned about her son. She described him as being a worrier. After a brief discussion, I asked about his father. She said that his father/her husband was very active in their son’s life, but went on to say that she believed her son’s anxiety had a lot to do with his father. “My son,” she said, “worries about what his dad thinks of his athletic ability. In fact,” she continued, “a lot of the boys on his team are the same way with their fathers.” Worried that he won’t play his best on the field, Junior becomes anxious. Mom believes this may carry into other areas of his life. I agree. | |||
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Nov
01
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Want to improve your child’s self-esteem? Praise him constantly and stop anything that may hurt his perception of being a competent, achieving person. With every success, your child will see that he is a winner and will continue to achieve. Sounds like good advice doesn’t it? Well, it is terribly misguided. | |||
