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Apr
28
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 “What? I was kidding.” I get this response when I ask my son to stop whatever inappropriate verbal or physical behavior he is doing at that moment. I pause, tilt my head, and think, “Really?” His behavior is anything but laughable. It’s usually disrespectful, scary, and sometimes dangerous. And I’m getting tired of my kid “kidding around.”
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Archive for the ‘Backtalk & Attitude’ Category
Blog Posts by Kim Stricker
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Apr
21
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*Sigh*… Kids and their wheels. It all starts out so young and innocent, doesn’t it?Â
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Feb
03
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Dear EP Readers, To all of our winners, thank you once again for the encouragement and inspiration you offer—you have truly empowered other parents out there with your words! –Elisabeth Wilkins, EP Editor
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Nov
25
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A new study asks, “Are certain parenting techniques, like using commands with kids, short-circuiting brain development?” Tracking more than 8,000 children, the findings suggest that regardless of socioeconomic background, small differences in communication style can have an impact on children. Evidently, “Mothers and fathers who mainly talk to their offspring using commands rather than reasoning, often get their kids to do what they want, but they may also be short-circuiting brain development.” What!? So now arguing with mom and dad is a good thing?
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Jul
17
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard parents say that their children respond to consequences by yelling “I DON’T CARE!” Nothing seems to bother these kids, or so it seems — not even losing their cell phone, T.V. time, or having an earlier bedtime. My goal in this blog post is to prove to all of you parents, once and for all, that your child’s attitude doesn’t have to interfere with your ability to help them change their behavior. Believe me, even though they may be shouting “I don’t care” there are still ways to parent effectively.
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Mar
29
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I have a twelve-year-old child who tends to be negative. Of course, all kids have moments of whining, complaining, and displaying “the glass-is-half-empty” attitude now and again, but this particular child seems to have a knack for dwelling on the worst outcome of any given situation. Maybe some of you can relate. “We’re having WHAT for dinner? Ick!”
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Feb
13
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My 13 year old son with ADHD is as big as I am and when he refuses to comply, I often lose my temper. That’s when my son’s ability to manipulate goes into high gear. As soon as I lose it, he dramatically flinches. My guilt meter shoots off the chart. Pretty soon, consequences for his behavior are forgotten. It’s an unhealthy cycle that does nothing to help my son learn problem solving skills.
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Dec
01
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A little while ago, I blogged about starting to address my 13-year-old son’s offensive language. The changes started slowly, but he showed some improvement with consistent feedback. Whenever he slipped, he lost a specific video game or went to bed earlier. But the issue still hangs on. We both need more practice.
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