Computer Overuse
Computer Overuse Question: Dear Jane or Associate:I attended your seminar in Portland on May 15 and enjoyed listening to your suggestions. It is always good to be reminded that respect is the foundation for any good relationship. Thank you for your work! I do, however, have a question that I’m still not sure how to […]
Child Misses Her Father
Child Misses Her Father First, I want to say that I am a huge fan of your books and keep them at my bedside so I can refer to them often. Growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father, I was desperate to learn how to parent differently so that my daughter didn’t endure the same […]
Blended Family Adjustments
Blended Family Adjustments Question: Hello. My husband and I have been married 1 year. We both have a son from previous relationships. They are only 3 months apart and are now seven years old. They were friends before we were even dating. There personalities are very different. My son’s great qualities are that he is […]
Aggressive Toddler
Aggressive Toddler QUESTION: I have a very bright energetic 17 month old boy. I recently attended one of the Positive Parenting seminars and purchased The First Three Years book. I love this style of parenting and work hard to provide a positive environment for my child. But lately he has increased his level of aggression. What is particularly […]
Allowance
Allowance Question: I’m wondering how you feel about allowance? Also, I’d like to know how to deal with my children when they want so much for Christmas and I can’t afford it. They see some of their friends and relatives getting whatever they want. Answer: We thoroughly cover allowances in our book “Positive Discipline A-Z,” […]
Mouthy Preteen
Mouthy Preteen Question: Do you know what website I could go to or give me some information on how to control my daughter (mouth).She is very verbal when she gets upset. I am divorced, but have been remarried for 5 years, and she is Basically very rude to step father who is more than generous […]
Dealing With Impulsivity, Inability to Focus, and On-the-Go Hyperness of a 6-Yr-Old
Dealing With Impulsivity, Inability to Focus, and On-the-Go Hyperness of a 6-Yr-Old Since you did not give me specific behaviors, I can only give you a general answer. I don’t know what your behavior is like, but as a therapist, I often found that when the parents calmed down so did the children. Parents with […]
Adaptability and Mood Quality
Adaptability and Mood Quality Help I want her to be happy. Thanks. A.There are two factors to consider in the situation you describe.One factor is what your child does; the other factor is your response.First I will address what your child does.I’m sure you have heard it said many times that each child is unique.Obviously, […]
Using Positive Discipline with Two Boys
Using Positive Discipline with Two Boys Question: I discovered your books about a year ago. I have been trying to implement the positive discipline methods. I love your belief that mistakes are opportunities to learn. I have two boys, about 20 months apart. Scott was three in August and Mark will be 19 months at […]
Humiliation in the classroom
Humiliation in the classroom Q. My son (Talen) currently attends a Catholic school. He is in the Kindergarten. He has a very strong personality and wants his way ALL of the time in class and wants to do things in his own time. He gives his teacher a hard time and sometimes gets very angry […]
