It may be a stretch to think of any positives about wheelchair life. Has anything good come out of this accident? Evidently, yes. Continue reading Is there anything good about being in a wheelchair? Evidently, yes.
Ten parenting tips from a grandmother’s perspective. Continue reading Top Ten Parenting Tips
Ever since I became a parent I am always looking for new ways to handle situations with my children. Each person parents in a different way, even if the parenting style is the same. With this I am always amazed to hear one of my friends talk to her children. She is always so positive and always compliments them when they do a good job. … Continue reading Sandwich approach….
Sometimes children are not simply being disobedient, sometimes they are out of control because they are hungry or very tired. My son gets “mean” when he’s really tired. He’ll say mean things or anger easily. Rather than yell because he’s being “bad” I’ll acknowledge that he’s tired and let him know that it’s inappropriate for him to act this way because of it. Then make … Continue reading Positive Talking vs. Negative Talking
Positive Parenting is not something that you can fake, it is something that parents have to believe in. You discipline in a gentle and respectful way as opposed to disciplining out of fear. You encourage your children. Parents believe in every opportunity to teach their children instead of punishing them. By teaching them you are helping them develop responsibility, honesty, respect, and confidence. You are able to … Continue reading Positive Parenting
Positive parenting is the belief that a child can be disciplined in a positive encouraging way without punishments. Punishments, like time-out, spanking, only show children unnatural consequences to their behavior, it does not tell them why it is wrong, nor does it allow them to figure it out themselves. Punishments only stop the immediate behavior, they do not teach what behavior you want. Below are some … Continue reading Punishments: What They Really Teach Children
Children learn that when the “do” something, they “get” something. This is the “do-get” theory. It works both ways. When they do something well, we praise them, get excited for them. Hang their art work on the refrigerator. They learn that by “doing” that particular action or activity, they receive positive reinforcement. It encourages them to continue doing that activity and doing it well. They … Continue reading The “Do-Get” Theory
There are a lot of parents that feel like the child’s art work needs to fit into a nice little box. Here are a few types to encourage children to use their creativity. Encourage children to ask question Remember to focus on the process and not the finish product. Allow your child to make decisions when possible. Allow your child to use the materials for … Continue reading Encouraging Creativity in Children
Does it surprise you to know that successful people don’t always wake up with a positive attitude? You and only you can control your attitude. You choose to be critical and negative or positive and productive. A positive attitude is something we all must work to achieve each day. Thinking and living on a positive level must become a habit. Below are some steps to … Continue reading Adopting a Positive Attitude
The Italian Grandmama's Guide with Angela DiCicco 