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Back-to-School Giveaway

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August 18, 2017 by Arwen McGilvra

I’m bringing Clear Expectations back! I don’t want you to miss out on the great articles, recommended reading and other …
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Your Child’s Pain Should Not Control Your Actions

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October 1, 2015 by Arwen McGilvra

Recommended Reading: Your Child’s Pain Should Not Control Your Actions by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. The Boundaries …
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How to Set Consequences and Sturdy Boundaries

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May 5, 2015 by Arwen McGilvra

Recommended Reading: How to Set Consequences and Sturdy Boundaries by Dr. Townsend. I enjoy the teaching of Cloud and Townsend …
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Being A Proactive Parent

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February 21, 2015 by Arwen McGilvra

Expecations and Boundaries are important for proactive parenting.

By Arwen McGilvra- Proactive- the British dictionary defines it in an interesting way, “tending to initiate change rather than reacting …
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10 Things You Have To Know When You Teach Reading

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January 26, 2015 by Arwen McGilvra

Little girl reading a book. Teaching children to read.

Recommended Reading: 10 Things You Have To Know When You Teach Reading by Emily Liscom What you may not know …
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Undivided Attention

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January 14, 2015 by Arwen McGilvra

A mother spending face time with her daughter.

By Arwen McGilvra- I hope you had the chance to read these two blog posts If you feed it… and …
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Toddlers and Challenging Behavior: Why They Do It and How to Respond

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December 15, 2014 by Arwen McGilvra

Toddler Behavior

Recommended Reading: Toddlers and Challenging Behavior: Why They Do It and How to Respond by Zero to Three The year …
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Some Thoughts on Discipline: Part 1

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November 12, 2014 by Arwen McGilvra

Recommended Reading: Some Thoughts on Discipline: Part 1 by Lacy Finn Borgo How should we treat a person who bears the …
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10 Kindergarten Readiness Skills Your Child Needs

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October 20, 2014 by Arwen McGilvra

Recommended Reading: 10 Kindergarten Readiness Skills Your Child Needs By Traci Geiser “Some of the things I would like my kids …
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Four Major Causes of Misbehavior

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September 23, 2014 by Arwen McGilvra

Recommended Reading: Four Major Causes of Misbehavior by John F. Yeaman The site may look like it hasn’t been updated …
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