Muchos padres quieren que sus niños tengan un sentimiento positivo de ellos mismos y que crean que pueden salir adelante. Los niños muchas veces evalúan su valor personal y juzgan sus habilidades basándose en las experiencias que han tenido en su hogar. Las familias pueden proveer numerosas oportunidades cada día...
La discusión los lleva a decir cosas que los ofende y se empujan.
El carrito de Yolanda se voltea y los paquetes de comida se riegan
en todo el suelo de la cochera. Mientras observan el desorden se
acusan el uno al otro, “Tú lo hiciste y le voy a...
Los niños son por naturaleza curiosos y tienen un fuerte deseo de
ser independientes. Pueden llegar más allá de las reglas y límites
que los padres han trazado. Algunas veces los padres no están
seguros de como responder a la conducta de los hijos. Pueden
reaccionar con coraje, en vez...
Children are naturally curious and have a strong desire to
be independent. They may go beyond the rules and limits
parents set. Sometimes parents aren’t sure how to respond to
children’s behavior. Parents may react angrily, rather than warmly
and firmly.
Why is problem solving important for families? Naturally, conflicts arise
for children every day. Children who learn to figure out solutions
to their problems are better able to work and play with others. The
ability to solve difficult situations also builds positive self-esteem,
self-confidence, and relationships with others.
Many parents want their children to have positive feelings about themselves and to believe they can succeed. Children often evaluate their selfworth and make judgments about their abilities based on experiences they have at home. Families can provide numerous
opportunities every day to develop children’s self-confidence.
A family meeting is a prearranged time when family
members come together to talk about what’s happening in their
home and in their lives. It’s structured to allow for interaction
that otherwise might not occur.
Discipline is needed. There is no doubt about that. Society couldn’t exist if people acted without regard for others. Why, then, is there so much disagreement about this subject?
One reason is that many people don’t understand what discipline means. The word “discipline” comes from “disciple,” someone who follows the...
Let’s face it. Raising children is a tough job. Although it can be the most rewarding experience in the world, it also can be the most demanding. No one can do it alone.
From time to time all parents need help. They may have problems like the ones above. Or...