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91How to Use Open-Ended Questions to Get Kids Talking
by Lela Davidson
If you want to have interesting conversations with your kids, ask open-ended questions. If you start this practice at the dinner table when they're little, you'll be ready to face the challenges later when... published 8 months ago
92Top 50 Open-Ended Questions for Sparking Conversation With Kids
by Lela Davidson
Asking open-ended questions is a great way to get information from and bond with your children. They encourage more conversation than closed questions, which can be answered by a simple yes or no. Practice... published 8 months ago
80How to Deal With Back Talk
by Lela Davidson
Sooner or later all parents have to deal with back talk. It's kids' way of asserting their personalities, expressing their wishes, and testing your limits. While it may be annoying and you certainly want to... published 17 months ago
73The Truth About Teen Sex: Who’s Doing It?
by Lela Davidson
It's hard to talk about, hard to think about. We don't even want to tell our kids about the biology of sex so how are we supposed to talk to them about sexual behavior? This is an area parents need to Get Over... published 18 months ago
84How to Talk to Your Child's Teacher
by Lela Davidson
Talking to your child's teach can be tricky business, but it doesn't have to be. It's easy - just be nice! You want to show respect for the teacher as a professional while being the best possible advocate... published 2 years ago
73Attachment Parenting 101
by Lela Davidson
The term Attachment Parenting originated with pediatrician, Dr. William Sears to describe a philosophy of parenting based on creating a strong emotional bond between parents and children. This is thought to be... published 2 years ago
83What Parents Need to Know About Cutting
by Lela Davidson
Cutting, also known as self-injury or self-mutilation is the practice of manipulating a mood or emotional state by inflicting physical harm on a person's own body. Many people who do this will cut themselves,... published 2 years ago
74How to Help Your Child Accept the Death of a Pet
by Lela Davidson
The loss of a pet may be your child's first experience with death. It's a great opportunity to deal with the issue and prepare your child for future losses. Don't sugar coat the truth or tell a white lie about... published 2 years ago
65How and When to Talk to Kids About Pregnancy
by Lela Davidson
Whether you are pregnant or someone else your child knows is expecting, the time comes when kids start asking questions. With pregnancy the big question is HOW. Usually, if a child is ready to ask, they are... published 2 years ago
71How and When to Talk to Kids About Death
by Lela Davidson
The big issues in life are sometimes best handled on a need-to-know basis. However, if a child is asking about death, they are probably ready for some answers. Teaching a child about nature can lay a... published 2 years ago
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