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- Agreements: When Children Don't Keep Them and Seven Steps to Encourage Cooperation - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jane NelsenWhy don’t children keep their agreements? Could it be that sometimes parents say, “This is what we are going to do? Do you agree?” When the question is asked in an authoritarian manner that doesn’t really leave room for argument, children often shrug in agreement, which really means, “Sure, I’ll ...
Views: 678 - A New Look at Misbehavior - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Jane NelsenA New Look At “Mis-Behavior” by Dr. Jane Nelsen One of my favorite scenes from the movie Kramer Vs Kramer shows Billy shouting in anger at his Dad, “I hate you.” Dad picks him up and carries him to his room, throws him on his bed, and shouts back, “I hate you too, you little shit.” Did this ...
Views: 1114 - Communicate with Kids about Drugs - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Jane NelsenCommunicate with Kids about Drugs an excerpt from the book, Positive Discipline for Parenting in Recovery, by Jane Nelsen, Riki Intner, and Jane Nelsen Recovering parents know first hand the realities and dangers of using drugs and alcohol. The last thing they want is for their kids to go ...
Views: 1335 - When Children Don’t Keep Their Agreements: Decide What You Will Do, and Follow Through - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Jane NelsenThe Jones family was very excited. They had just finished planning a day at the beach. Seven-year-old Jason and five-year-old Jenny had promised they wouldn’t fight. Mr. Jones, warned, “If you do, we’ll turn around and come back.” “We won’t, we won’t,” promised Jason and Jenny again. The Jones ...
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