Have you ever heard the expression, “There is no “I” in team”? That is true when it comes to maintaining and caring for a home. If you are the provider or main caretaker in the home, everyone needs to have responsibilities and appropriate workloads to allow you to keep up with a functioning home. Although it often seems as if keeping everyone on task is...
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Many children come home to an empty house after school. It isn’t an easy situation for a child or the parent! You’ll both benefit from establishing routines and house rules early on. So, how do reassure your children they are loved, even if you aren’t there? Here are some suggestions: Leave a stick-note or two around the house with encouraging messages. Make sure that you...
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A great gift we can give our children is the gift of good thinking skills. One of the best and quickest ways to start giving them this gift is to get in the habit of asking them questions. They will become better thinkers the more questions we ask.
We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Gary Tipton to our Love & Logic® Parenting Team! Dr. Tipton is a Pediatrician and Independent Facilitator of Becoming a Love and Logic Parent. He facilitates workshops for the University of Richmond, churches, daycare centers, local County Social Service offices and private groups. He is also available for individualized coaching. For over 35 years, Dr. Tipton has served the Richmond...
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It’s easy to tell our kids “no” when they are about to do something they shouldn’t. However, by defaulting to this short but inherently demanding answer, we often miss opportunities to teach our kids better ways to behave or respond to a situation. The Love and Logic® approach reminds us that there are other responses that might be more effective. Try one of these approaches...
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Geared for pre-teens and teenagers, Why We Need Proteins (Science of Nutrition) helps kids understand the importance of balanced nutrition. Kids will learn why protein is important to the body, how it helps generate new cells, and how amino acids work to build protein. It shows kids how to get enough protein in their diet while eating great tasting food. A great choice to encourage your...
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As we begin to think about the next school year, some of you with struggling students may be facing the prospect of “holding back” your child, repeating a grade because they weren’t successful at grasping all of the concepts taught this past year. Some schools might make grade retention mandatory, but in many, the parents have a choice. So what’s best for your child? Consider...
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Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook, but that doesn’t mean there’s no support out there for you. Try a parenting coach! Athletes have personal trainers to help them reach their peak performance, business-owners can use coaches to help them focus and stay on course, and yes, parents can enjoy the help of a parenting expert to help you become a parenting pro yourself. Parenting coaches...
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When do your kids pick a fight? When you are on the phone, in the car, or at a store? No matter the answer let’s suffice it to say that it is never at a “good” time. And I don’t know about you, but playing referee is about as fun to me as cleaning a toilet! Love & Logic® Parenting teaches that you love your...
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January 2011 – Come To Order® is proud to announce that it is partnering with Commonwealth Parenting Center. The two initial programs being offered are: “Got Kids? Get Them Organized (The Early Years)” designed for parents of preschool children and “Get Kids Organized – The School Years.” Kathy Jenkins is the President of Come To Order, a Certified Professional Organizer®, Student Organizer, Certified Family Manager...
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