Top Ten BEST Parenting Qualities
Good Parenting Rarely Comes Naturally Parenting takes years of hard work, and even then we all make mistakes. Parenting tests you on every level: emotionally, physically, financially, even spiritually. Though there are no shortcuts to good parenting, there are qualities that you can cultivate that will improve your parenting dramatically. What are these qualities? Glad […]
George L. Egbert Intermediate School 2
Dear Sean, The administration and parents of George L. Egbert Intermediate School join in extending our heartfelt thanks for visiting our school. We would like to express our appreciation for all your time and knowledge you have shared so willingly. You are touching the future through teaching our parents who are constantly facing daily struggles […]
Parents Most Likely to Experience Bullying From Their Kids
Excerpt from WHEN KIDS CALL THE SHOTS, Chapter Three: Bullying at Home: How We Become Our Kids’ Victims Over the years, as I listened to bullied parents’ stories, I began to recognize many common experiences about bullying. Though bullied parents come from difficult cultures and communities, I’ve identified the three most common scenarios that contribute […]
3 Steps to Defusing Conflict with Your Kid
Excerpt from WHEN KIDS CALL THE SHOTS, Chapter Three: How to resolve conflict. It’s the end of a long day. You’ve just arrived home from work, completely pooped. You flip on the TV, collapse on the sofa, and catch the end of your favorite program. You savor this quiet time. Just then, your kid begins […]
Is it Natural For A Child to Bully a Parent?
Excerpt from WHEN KIDS CALL THE SHOTS, Chapter Two: The Parent Bully It happens all the time. Parents arrive in my office in a state of shock, wondering how their sweet, adorable child morphed into a domestic tyrant. To gain a better understanding of the origins of this bullying behavior, let’s look at some basic […]
Is Your Kid a Manipulative Bully? Psychological Manipulation 101
Excerpt from WHEN KIDS CALL THE SHOTS, Chapter Four, Understanding your kid’s bullying behavior style * Kids with a Manipulative Bullying Style Is your kid an excellent liar? Does your kid have a history of stealing? Does he know how to exploit your fears? Does his mood plummet when you deny his wishes? Are you […]
Is Your Kid a Defiant Bully?
Excerpt from WHEN KIDS CALL THE SHOTS, Chapter Four, Understanding your kid’s bullying behavior style: Kids with a Defiant Bullying Style Does your kid back you into a corner with demands and threats? Are you afraid of your kid’s anger? Do you dread your kid’s outbursts? Is your kid always opposing you? Does your kid […]