Why Can’t He Just Cooperate? How To Handle Your Non-Compliant Child

Dear Adina, I have taken your class and have found it to be very helpful. I am able to use the communication techniques that you taught with all but one of my children. (I have four children) For example, I will say, “When all the blocks and legos are put away in the box, we […]

Having A Tough Conversation With Your Child: Start It Off Right

Anytime we need to correct our children’s behavior we need to be extra sensitive. Children do not like to be criticized even in the nicest way possible. Any complaint or correction is viewed as negative. Even if a parent is trying to be honest and fair it does not mean that it is not hurtful […]

How To Use Empathy Even When You Don’t Think You Can

Empathy is one of the best techniques that you can use when communicating with your children. In my classes I encourage parents and caretakers to learn how to deliver empathy to their children. Parents who are more empathetic and manage their children’s feelings effectively will have better relationships with their children. Children of empathetic parents […]