What do you do when you catch your pre-schooler in the middle of a bold-faced lie? 'Mom, I didn't break the vase!' or 'No, I haven't watched cartoons.' But you know, from his expression, that he isn't telling the truth. Sometimes the fact that our child lied to us seems worse than the fact that he broke a rule. We want our kids to be honest and straightforward with us. How … [Read more...] about What to Do When Your Preschooler Lies
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How to Teach Pre-Schoolers to do Chores
Toddlers and pre-schoolers love to feel like they're as smart and capable as adults. They like to try new things and take pleasure in touching and moving things around. So why not use this natural curiosity and energy and…teach them to help out with chores? Chores teach toddlers and preschoolers responsibility, give them a great confidence boost ('Yes, I'm Mommy's helper!') … [Read more...] about How to Teach Pre-Schoolers to do Chores
How to Teach your Child Values
When our kids were toddlers, our rules were a bit more straightforward: 'don't eat with your mouth full' or 'put away your toys.' But as they grow older parents face the tougher task of teaching values. How do we explain things like respect, honesty, or work ethic? Teaching values is a crucial parenting skill, possibly the most important one of all. We are shaping our … [Read more...] about How to Teach your Child Values