Author Archive For: Sharon Silver
About Sharon Silver
Sharon Silver is the author of Stop Reacting and Start Responding: 108 Ways to Discipline Consciously and Become the Parent You Want to Be, and the founder of Proactive Parenting. Her book and site help parents gain more patience by responding instead of reacting for ages 1-10. Receive 2 FREE tips from the book. Proactive Parenting is proud to announce the Online Skills Class. A class that any parent can attend, even if you live outside the US. Find her on Twitter and Facebook.
Grocery Shopping with Kids-7 Tips to help
My husband used to joke and say, “Once you feed and clothe the kids, they expect it every day!” Like it or not, feeding our families means grocery shopping. Taking kids grocery shopping can mean listening to crying, whining and begging. Navigating the store can cause a parent to wish for four arms. On the [...]
Related topics: grocery shopping, kids
Posted in Articles | No Comments »
How to Calm Down After a Tough Day
Thanks to Oprah we’ve all shifted the way we see and deal with stress. We know it’s dangerous to our bodies, but knowing doesn’t magically change things. We have to make some changes to help ourselves. Here are seven ways to calm down before, during or after “one of those days”! 1. Breathe Breathing is [...]
Related topics: deep breathing, parenting advice, relaxation tips
Posted in Articles | No Comments »
How to Make 1-2-3 Warnings Work
You’re probably used to giving your kids warnings (“That needs to stop right now!”), but do they work? You may find that your warnings are more effective when you tailor your approach to your child’s temperament. Here’s a question to help you figure out what kind of approach to take: How does your child react [...]
Related topics: discipline for children, parenting advice, sharon silver
Posted in Articles | No Comments »
How to Handle Relatives Who Are Hurtful
Last week I read a few posts about dealing with family members who were rude, hurtful, and gossipy. It’s all too common, and makes me think of a letter I recently wrote to myself: Dear Me, This week was rough. People said unkind things to me and to those I love. I wanted to yell [...]
Related topics: advice, bullies, relatives, sharon silver
Posted in Articles | No Comments »
What Not to Say When You’re Disappointed With Your Child
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” When I was little that rhyme was the big, bad, powerful statement we used to ward off the vicious attacks of other kids. That rhyme gave us power, but didn’t protect us from the sting of the words. It didn’t stop the [...]
Related topics: disappointment, parenting advice, sharon silver
Posted in Articles | No Comments »
4 Ways to Get Your Child to Listen to You
Recently I asked a group of moms, “How do you get your child to listen to you?” Some replied, “Give consequences till he listens” and others, “Be willing to leave if she doesn’t listen.” Those things do work, but most of the time a parent has to add a reaction to the request in order [...]
Related topics: children, parenting tips
Posted in Articles | No Comments »
5 Tips for Fighting Productively with Your Spouse
Many couples think that love means never disagreeing. They actually think that if they fight, their love is coming to an end. Oh, how untrue! Disagreements are healthy, and happen to every couple. You actually get closer when you resolve disagreements. The problem is, most couples don’t resolve things; they have the same fight over [...]
Related topics: advice, marriage, sharon sliver
Posted in Articles | No Comments »
8 Ways to Make Video Games Palatable
Every kid begs for video games. Parents hear the plea over and over again until they’re so worn down they knuckle under and buy one. But as soon as you buy the game, the real trouble begins: junior sits down and won’t get up. And when he does, he’s aggressive, screaming, “But the game isn’t [...]
Related topics: limits, parenting, tips, video games
Posted in Articles | No Comments »
6 Ways to Prevent Sibling Rivalry
When siblings fight, everyone in the family is affected. When a parent hears, “Give it to me!” “Get away from me!” or “No, m-i-n-e!” their first reaction is to yell, “Stop it!” or “How many times have I told you!” Many parents with more than one child have told me: “They fight terribly. . .They [...]
Related topics: parenting, sharon silver, sibling rivalry, tips
Posted in Articles | No Comments »
8 Ways to Make Video Games Palatable
Every kid begs for video games. Parents hear the plea over and over again until they’re so worn down they knuckle under and buy one. But as soon as you buy the game, the real trouble begins: junior sits down and won’t get up. And when he does, he’s aggressive, screaming, “But the game isn’t [...]
Related topics: parenting, sharon silver, tips, video games
Posted in Articles | No Comments »
May 22, 2012 |