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featuring Parenting Advice, Child
Care and Child Raising Advice. Sara
not only has children and grand
children, but also has a degree in
Psychology, a masters degree in
Family Counseling and was a family
specialist in Lousville, Ky for more
than 10 years.
featuring Parenting Advice, Child
Care and Child Raising Advice. Sara
not only has children and grand
children, but also has a degree in
Psychology, a masters degree in
Family Counseling and was a family
specialist in Lousville, Ky for more
than 10 years.
Dear Sara answers parenting and child raising
questions from readers, new columns are
posted on Mondays and Thursdays, this column
was published September 7, 2009
Dear Sara,
I have an 8 year old son who has
behavioral problems. I have custody
of him and my daughter and lately
he is whining and having fits with no
respect. Putting them to bed is also
a fight. Any tips?
J.C.
Dear J.C.
It sounds like you and your kids Mom
have parted ways and you are the
only parent right now. Kids often
have problems adjusting when their
parents split up and often act out. In
order to feel safe, they need to
know that you are in charge.
This doesn’t mean that you have to
be mean to them or act like a drill
sergeant. You just need to say what
you want and don’t back down or give
in. Have some rules and expect your
children to follow them.
Your son may pitch a fit thinking that
“Dad doesn’t know what to do and if
this works I’ll be able to get what I
want.” Don’t let him get away with
this! Be strict but don’t be afraid to
show your love and affection.
If you have a bedtime routine and the
kids know what to expect, then things
will get easier. Things like- bedtime is
9:00P.M., take a bath, brush your
teeth and lay your clothes out for
school the next day- are examples of
a routine. You could have some kind
of reward at the end of the week for
the nights that they cooperate and a
punishment like no T.V. the next night
if they don’t follow your routine. Be
sure to give them lots of praise for
behaving like you want them to.
Behavior changes don’t happen
overnight so don’t give up. Take
some time to enjoy your kids. They
will grow up before you know it.
Sara
questions from readers, new columns are
posted on Mondays and Thursdays, this column
was published September 7, 2009
Dear Sara,
I have an 8 year old son who has
behavioral problems. I have custody
of him and my daughter and lately
he is whining and having fits with no
respect. Putting them to bed is also
a fight. Any tips?
J.C.
Dear J.C.
It sounds like you and your kids Mom
have parted ways and you are the
only parent right now. Kids often
have problems adjusting when their
parents split up and often act out. In
order to feel safe, they need to
know that you are in charge.
This doesn’t mean that you have to
be mean to them or act like a drill
sergeant. You just need to say what
you want and don’t back down or give
in. Have some rules and expect your
children to follow them.
Your son may pitch a fit thinking that
“Dad doesn’t know what to do and if
this works I’ll be able to get what I
want.” Don’t let him get away with
this! Be strict but don’t be afraid to
show your love and affection.
If you have a bedtime routine and the
kids know what to expect, then things
will get easier. Things like- bedtime is
9:00P.M., take a bath, brush your
teeth and lay your clothes out for
school the next day- are examples of
a routine. You could have some kind
of reward at the end of the week for
the nights that they cooperate and a
punishment like no T.V. the next night
if they don’t follow your routine. Be
sure to give them lots of praise for
behaving like you want them to.
Behavior changes don’t happen
overnight so don’t give up. Take
some time to enjoy your kids. They
will grow up before you know it.
Sara