You've Been Consistent, But Behavior Won't Change; Now What?
In my last post, I urged you to stop "whatever works" parenting, which means using anything you can, to keep your kids temporarily quiet...
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Kaye Wilson
Nov 43 min read
Why You Should Stop "Whatever Works" Parenting
"I know I shouldn't, but if I don't buy them something they'll constantly beg at the store!" "No Ipad at restaurants? Are you kidding?...
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Kaye Wilson
Oct 313 min read
Boys Are Struggling: We Can Help
According to many statistical markers, boys are struggling. They're falling behind girls academically, fewer are going to college, many...
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Kaye Wilson
Sep 233 min read
From Unprepared to Confident: My Transformation As a Mom
I wasn't prepared for motherhood. First, there was the all-encompassing sense of love I felt, which was unlike anything I had ever...
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Kaye Wilson
Sep 104 min read
Bad Reaction to Kids? Do Not Let Guilt Paralyze You!
most of us carry with us the fear that some outburst, bad attitude, or thoughtless word may have caused serious damage to our children.
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Kaye Wilson
May 213 min read
Ideas for Simple Fun for Kids in Summer
You don't need electronics or activities organized by adults in order to for your kids to have a rich, full, and satisfying summer, and one
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Kaye Wilson
May 13 min read
Parent Or Politician? Instead of Asking for their Vote, Just Take the Lead
Most people don't know I used to be a politician. Â I spent my days conducting opinion polls, canvassing voters, and working on "spin" for...
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Kaye Wilson
Apr 244 min read
Vision, Authority, Correction, Obedience: Absolutely Essential
I had to keep reminding myself of what I was working towards, what I wanted for my children, and that the temporary pain was a small price t
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Kaye Wilson
Mar 284 min read
Don't Protect Them From Hard Things; Let Kids Learn Resilience
True story: On March 28, 1905 a little girl was born in Medford, Oklahoma to a family who had arrived during the Cherokee Strip Land Run...
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Kaye Wilson
Mar 224 min read
Create An Amazing Future With Intentional Parenting
POV: It's time for breakfast. You call everyone to the table and they come. The kids are dressed and ready for school. Everyone eats what...
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Kaye Wilson
Mar 133 min read
How Important Are Feelings?
if you're always probing your kids to see how they feel, stop it. They need to know how to function and they can't do it if they're always l
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Kaye Wilson
Mar 53 min read
Traditional School: Too Much to Ask of Boys?
In the September 13, 2023 issue of The Wall Street Journal, psychoanalyst Erica Komisar wrote an editorial entitled, School Is A Hostile...
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Kaye Wilson
Feb 294 min read
TV as a Parenting Tool?
A lot has been said about the pros and cons of TV viewing. Does the content affect kids' behavior? Is it addictive? Is it educational? Or...
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Kaye Wilson
Jan 293 min read
Discover How to Use Consequences to Prove You Mean what You Say
Hey, friends! I hope all is well with you! I hope your kids are playing happily together while you're enjoying time with your husband, or...
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Kaye Wilson
Jan 112 min read
Only Weeds Grow Fast
When I was in first grade, I learned that apple trees grew from the little seeds inside the apple. I decided to plant several of them in...
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Kaye Wilson
Jul 14, 20223 min read
How You May Be Undermining Your Own Authority
One of the most important aspects of being a good and effective parent is making sure you've established your authority. What this means...
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Kaye Wilson
Jul 30, 20204 min read
Do Manners Matter?
I am among the many people who mourn the loss of civility in everyday life, remembering fondly the days when people dressed up to travel...
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Kaye Wilson
Jul 27, 20203 min read
Get Them Ready To Get A Good Education, At Home or At School
School will be starting again, sooner than we realize, and regardless of the format it's going to take, the goal is for our children to...
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Nov 1, 20194 min read
Chores: Your New Secret Weapon!
When I got started as a mom, I decided I wanted my kids to be well-behaved, obedient, and ready to listen and learn. There were other...
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Feb 4, 20162 min read
Parent Or Politician?
Most people don't know I used to be a politician. Â I spent my days conducting opinion polls, canvassing voters, and working on "spin" for...
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