Annie Keeling, MFA
Parent Educator
Increase your child's cooperation - yes, even at an early age - and build their 3R's Self (respectful, responsible, and reliable) from the inside.
Overcome the pitfalls and traps that drive parents when trying to get their child to change behaviors. Learn tools that really work and take away a blueprint to make parenting easier and your family connections stronger.
“Say You’re Sorry…”
The ineffectiveness of a forced apology and what to do instead Nice day at the park. Kids playing. Two parents chatting. Suddenly, a scuffle. One girl is wailing. With horror, a parent rushes in. “Did you hit her? Go on. Say you’re sorry!” The offender mumbles something half-heartedly. Many parents resort to the say-you’re-sorry command because that’s what they’ve seen other parents do. If
Continue...Special Time Equals Connection
If you are scanning through this blog, wondering what will really help, THIS IS my top recommendation. The first step to respectful families – the #1 action that will change the overall picture of your parenting – is making special time to connect. “But I’m with my child ALL the time,” you might protest. Maybe you are around your child for extended periods of
Continue...Credit Reports Change Behavior
Speaking negatively could hurt you but speaking positively never will. Don’t hit your sister. You can’t seem to remember to hang up your coat. Stop interrupting me. There is too much yelling in here. You never want to brush your teeth. Why can’t you pick up your toys? All day long, negative comments like these come out of parents’ mouths. The outcome is often
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