If you feed it…
Comments Off on If you feed it…September 14, 2014 by Arwen McGilvra

To get to the root of negative behavior and weed it out you have to understand how that behavior got …
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Category Discipline | Tags: Child Behavior, child communication, Clear Expectations, discipline, guidance, Parenting, proactive
New Adventure
Comments Off on New AdventureSeptember 8, 2014 by Arwen McGilvra
It’s been an exciting summer, from enjoying Tot Time at the pool with Little Bug to vacationing on the Oregon …
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Category OC Kids | Tags: Clear Expectations, OC Kids
People Are Not Things: Consumerism in Relationships
Comments Off on People Are Not Things: Consumerism in RelationshipsJuly 15, 2014 by Arwen McGilvra

Recommended Reading: People Are Not Things: Consumerism in Relationships by Lacy Finn Borgo Honoring choice is the kiss of death …
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Category Recommended Reading | Tags: Consumerism, guidance, Parenting
We’re Back!
Comments Off on We’re Back!June 23, 2014 by Arwen McGilvra

After sometime working out a new server and some issues on our website. We’re back up and running and ready …
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Category About | Tags: Clear Expectations
The Simple Explanation
Comments Off on The Simple ExplanationAugust 14, 2013 by admin
By Arwen McGilvra- Clear Expectations doesn’t have to be a complicated parenting philosophy. Simply put its telling your kids the …
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Category About | Tags: Child Behavior, children, Clear Expectations, communication, discipline, Parenting
Natural Consequences
Comments Off on Natural ConsequencesAugust 10, 2013 by admin

Recommended Reading: Natural Consequences by Dr. Jane Nelsen Many adults don’t have much tolerance for the whining, pouting and disappointment. …
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Category Recommended Reading | Tags: Be Respectful, Be Safe, Child Behavior, Clear Expectations, guidance, natural consequences, Parenting, positive, proactive
Basic Principles of Parent-Child Communication
Comments Off on Basic Principles of Parent-Child CommunicationMay 27, 2013 by admin

Basic Principles of Parent-Child Communication By Dr. Christy Wise, Psy.D. As a parent, raising children has both its rewards and …
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Category Guest Article | Tags: Be Respectful, Child Behavior, child communication, Clear Expectations, communicating with my child, conversation, guidance, Parenting, parenting and communication, talking with children
A Living Education: Five Things Pets Teach Children
Comments Off on A Living Education: Five Things Pets Teach ChildrenMay 20, 2013 by admin

Recommended Reading: A Living Education: Five Things Pets Teach Children By: Alex Lieber A study published in 2000 explored the …
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Category Recommended Reading | Tags: Be Respectful, Be responsible, Be Safe, Children and Pets, Clear Expectations, Parenting, Pets
How to Discipline Your Child – Clear Expectations Make it Easier on Both of You
Comments Off on How to Discipline Your Child – Clear Expectations Make it Easier on Both of YouMay 13, 2013 by admin

How to Discipline Your Child – Clear Expectations Make it Easier on Both of You By Phil McGraugh Setting clear …
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Category Guest Article | Tags: Be Respectful, Be responsible, Be Safe, Child Behavior, Clear Expectations, communication, discipline, guidance, Parenting, positive, proactive
Hitting, Biting and Kicking: How to Stop Aggressive Behavior in Young Children
Comments Off on Hitting, Biting and Kicking: How to Stop Aggressive Behavior in Young ChildrenMay 6, 2013 by admin

Recommended Reading: Hitting, Biting and Kicking: How to Stop Aggressive Behavior in Young Children by Dr. Joan Simeo Munson As …
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Category Recommended Reading | Tags: aggressive children, Child Behavior, children biting, children hitting, Clear Expectations, discipline, guidance, Parenting, positive, proactive